An edition of The barber of Natchez (1954)

The barber of Natchez

wherein a slave is freed and rises to a very high standing; wherein the former slave writes a two-thousand-page journal about his town and himself; wherein the free Negro diarist is appraised in terms of his friends, his code, and his community's reaction to his wanton murder

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An edition of The barber of Natchez (1954)

The barber of Natchez

wherein a slave is freed and rises to a very high standing; wherein the former slave writes a two-thousand-page journal about his town and himself; wherein the free Negro diarist is appraised in terms of his friends, his code, and his community's reaction to his wanton murder

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This book is an absorbing account of the rise of a slave to freedom, business success, and high community standing in Natchez -- all before 1850. In his diary, letters, and business records, the remarkable William Johnson portrays his family life, recreations, and his friendships with people of both races. The book also describes his wanton murder and the trials of the man who shot him. - Back cover.

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Louisiana State University Press
Language
English
Pages
278

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Subjects

Social life and customs, African Americans, Biography, United states, history, anecdotes

People

William Johnson (1809-1851)

Places

Mississippi, Natchez, Natchez (Miss.)

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Cover of: The barber of Natchez
The barber of Natchez: wherein a slave is freed and rises to a very high standing; wherein the former slave writes a two-thousand-page journal about his town and himself; wherein the free Negro diarist is appraised in terms of his friends, his code, and his community's reaction to his wanton murder
1973, Louisiana State University Press
in English
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Cover of: The barber of Natchez
The barber of Natchez: wherein a slave is freed and rises to a very high standing; wherein the former slave writes a two-thousand-page journal about his town and himself; wherein the free Negro diarist is appraised in terms of his friends, his code, and his community's reaction to his wanton murder
1972, Kennikat Press
in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat
Cover of: The barber of Natchez
The barber of Natchez: wherein a slave is freed and rises to a very high standing; wherein the former slave writes a two-thousand-page journal about his town and himself; wherein the free Negro diarist is appraised in terms of his friends, his code, and his community's reaction to his wanton murder
1954, Louisiana State University Press
in English
Libraries near you: WorldCat

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Table of Contents

Part 1 : The man. William Johnson of Old Natchez
Slave boy to business success
Barbershop proprietor and businessman
Farmer
Johnson's apprentices and slaves
Sportsman
The family hearthside
Community position
Part 2 : A free negro's diary of a town. Chronicle of everyday Natchez
Barbershop gossip
Politics and politicians
The tranquil streets
Pistols, fists, and bowie knives
Fires, fire fighters and a tornado
Plasters, pills, and purgatives
Thespians and clowns
Sports of the turf
Aristocrats and lesser men
Part 3 : The diarist appraised. White associates and one great friend
Colored friends and associates
Pride and compassion
The last days and afterward

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Published in
Baton Rouge
Genre
Biography.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
917.62/26/0350924, B
Library of Congress
E185.97.J697 D3 1973,

The Physical Object

Pagination
278 p.
Number of pages
278

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OL5087702M
Internet Archive
barberofnatchezw0000davi
ISBN 10
0807102121
ISBN 13
9780807102121
LCCN
74159049
Library Thing
1780019
Goodreads
450714

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