A bestseller in its time, now largely forgotten. Concerns itself with African-American life after the Civil War. Complete with so-called black dialect. With illustrations by Adele Savage. Sears Publishing Company, New York, 1933. According to other sellers, this is the First Edition. In better than acceptable condition. Some edge, corner and surface wear to the boards and spine. Tight binding. Back hinge has a bit of separation. Supple off-white pages. Slight front cover roll. Please ask if you have any questions.