Description: due to ebay raising the book fees to nearly 15 %, including shipping fees, I have some books posted in either antiques, art, or a collectible category, but you can................... ✅ CLICK HERE to see my other rare antique books. I have more black Americana including a very rare In Memoriam Frederick Douglass and some rare editions of Uncle Tom's Cabin type in " black Americana ' in my store to see them and PLEASE ✅ CLICK HERE; To see my son's old books THIS SALE IS FOR HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ONLY-I DO NOT AGREE WITH TERMS OR IDEAS THAT MAY BE USED IN THIS BOOK - *** VERY RARE *** it does have its title page!Title: - Life at the South, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" as it is Author: - W L G SmithPublished: - Buffalo, Geo. Derby & Co, 1852 - 1st edition Binding: - beautiful stamped design with Uncle Tom hardcover Size: apx. 7.75" by 5.25" with 519 pages With 11 pictures Contents: Uncle Tom's Cabin As It Is is an example of the anti-Tom or pro-slavery plantation literature genre, novels that were produced following the publication of the bestselling Uncle Tom's Cabin by abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe. Critics felt Stowe's work inaccurately depicted or otherwise exaggerated the evils of slaveholding. Smith's novel follows the general pattern of most anti-Tom novels: a story of loyal slaves convinced to leave their benign masters by abolitionists who did not really care about their welfare. Like several of the genre, Smith also references Uncle Tom's Cabin throughout, both in title and in plot. I have not read it, but I am going to guess it has the 'N' word in it [common at the time] Plot - Smith's novel begins on a plantation in Virginia, owned by the benevolent and kindly Mr. Erskine. Among his slaves is Uncle Tom (Smith's version of Stowe's character), who is convinced to run away by an abolitionist schoolteacher from the North. The teacher is portrayed as envious of the prosperity of Erskine and seeks to ruin him by convincing his slaves to desert the plantation.As Tom's journey continues, the man realizes that the abolitionist who are "helping" him wish to enslave him for their own ends. After being abused and mistreated in Illinois, after attempting to return home, Tom finally ends up in Canada. Erskine is waiting there to "rescue" Tom from his freedom and to take him back to "good old Virginia".Makes me wonder, were slave owners reading this to their slaves??? Condition: Please zoom in on photos carefully as they are part of the description. I am human and sometimes miss a thing or 2, but I try to mention the book's main faults. all of my books are VERY OLD and have 100+ years of wear to varying degrees excellent condition.... for its age:boards - very secure, boards are nearly perfect!textblock- pages very secure / 1 slightly proud signature outer joints- very good spine - backed with a new spine [nicely done!] / paper label reads the title, author, and 1852 on it [ If I were keeping it, I would invest in a nicer label] / spine has a line going down it when opened, but it doesn't look near as bad when the book is closedtips- very good, bottom front very slight wear that was touched upinner hinges- pretty good, not perfect, by no means ugly eitherpages- generally very clean - worse spots shown in picture 7 - just a few other light and small spots! writing- very light pencil inscription on the ffeprips /folds - 1 rip that I saw / no folds / 1 very, very, tiny piece missing to the edge of the front ad in margin areaother: - a good and solid sturdy book - looks almost new! -- A VERY RARE ONE FOR YOUR LIBRARY! ❤️ please Add me to your Favorites list AND check back now and then to see what's new! I do combine ship, but only if you "request total from seller" BEFORE YOU PAY -otherwise I can't send you a new invoice. I am occasionally out of town for a day or 2. don't panic, I will get to ASAP media mail SHIPPING TO USA ONLY, local pick up is free - It can take up to 14 days to get back East. All others please contact me. I use recycled packing materials to save the planet and to save you $ -thanks! #0061-B3refund policy - due to the excuses used for returns/ refunds - I do except returns BUT - I do not refund any shipping costs -there or back --so please ask questions if you are unsure or I missed anything. THANKS for understanding --and remember -this book is very old and may have accumulated bad smells along the way [musty basement/ mildew/ smoke] - I have found that dryer sheets in them for a few months makes a world of difference! some of my books get sold right away so please consider using this trick before deciding to return it! My nose doesn't work like it use to so the old book smell doesn't bother me. As far as I can tell -this book does not smell bad CLICK HERE to see it
Price: 399.99 USD
Location: Sherwood, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-22T00:37:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.41 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: Black Americana
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available