Description: A Journey in the Seaboard Slave States, with Remarks on their Economy Author: Olmsted, Frederick Law Title: A Journey in the Seaboard Slave States, with Remarks on their Economy Publication: New York: Dix & Edwards, 1856 Description: Hard Cover. Good+ binding. 12mo . xvi, 724, iv (adverts) pp., illus. First edition. As issued, in brown embossed cloth; in-text woodcuts throughout. Ex-library copy with bookplate (marked withdrawn) on the verso of the first blank; evidence of a slip on the rear free endpaper; and the shelf-back numbering which has been abraded away, but still faintly visible; otherwise, only light rubbing to the binding; lightly and evenly toned throughout. A reasonably nice copy all things considered. This is the first of Olmsted's accounts of his southern travels and in it he offers "a great variety of details pertaining to the agricultural methods, the inefficiency of slave labor, the uncomfortable homes of the planters, soil exhaustion, the use of guano, rice culture, Dismal Swamp and other physical features, Creoles, and wildlife." He argues for free labor over slavery, not only on moral grounds, but based on the output of labor--quality of work that comes when initiative and self-respect are kept intact by free-labor, qualities destroyed by the institution of slavery. Clark, Travels in the Old South III, 482. This work went into many editions, but this first edition is fairly uncommon. This copy from the the library of famed horticulturalist Henry Nehrling with his name on the front free endpaper. Additionally 19th century owner name on the front pastedown. Howes O-78. Seller ID: 8905 Subject: Americana, History--U.S., Rare Book Room Michael Pyron, Bookseller, ABAA/ILAB I have been a bookseller and bookbinder for nearly two decades. I offer a general stock with an emphasis in private press and illustrated books, as well as literature and Americana. I take pride in my high level of customer service; if you aren't satisfied with either the book or the service you've received, please let me know about it so I can make it right. Terms All order are shipped with 1 business day upon receipt of payment. The standard shipping method is USPS Media Mail but Priority Mail or UPS shipping is available. Please inquire before payment if you'd like the invoice adjusted to account for a different shipping method. I will accept returns for any reason within 30 days so long as the book or item is returned in the same condition in which it was sent.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 292.5 USD
Location: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
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Author: Olmsted, Frederick Law
Publisher: Dix & Edwards
Year Printed: 1856
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
