Kemble E W 1861 1933 (11 results)

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: Very Good. 14 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13.5 x 22 cms. Category: The Private Library; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

xxxviii, 182 pages. Hardcover: H 23cm x L 15.75cm. No dust jacket present. Blue cloth with light soiling/staining; pictorial illustration decorates front board; slender scuffing at spine ends and board corner tips. Toning to text block edges; light moisture stain to bottom edge. Light foxing/toning and soiling to endpapers; ink ownership inscription of an Itta Bena, Mississippi resident on front pastedown with ink note on front free endpaper citing book's purchase at Fountain's on February 8, 1930 (Fountain's Big Busy Store was a landmark department store in Greenwood, Mississippi); minor foxing and soiling and a few small stains to interior leaves which otherwise remain clean. Binding is firm. Collection of forty poems, three of which were previously unpublished, with many utilizing African American dialect speech by Port Gibson, Mississippi-born author Irwin Russell (1853-1879).…

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. Print on Demand.

Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND.

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 190 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : circa 1904. Text in English. This collection of Uncle Remus tales by Joel Chandler Harris features the iconic "Tar-Baby" story alongside other folktales, illustrated by E. W. Kemble. The text is presented within an ornamental border, capturing the essence of Southern American storytelling. The volume includes nine leaves of plates, enhancing the narrative with period-appropriate artwork. W. Kemble. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 265 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1920. Text in English. This edition presents the complete collection of Uncle Remus's tales, songs, and sayings, as originally compiled by Joel Chandler Harris. The work is a cornerstone of American folklore, featuring the wise and witty Brer Rabbit and other animal characters from Southern oral tradition. Illustrated by E. W. Kemble, the book captures the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the post-Civil War South. A foundational text for scholars of African American folklore, Southern literature, and 19th-century American studies, it remains a beloved classic of children's literature and cultural history. The edition includes the full original text with period illustrations, preserving the authentic voice of Uncle Remus as a bridge between African and American storytelling traditions. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 362 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1900. Text in English. This collection of short stories by Paul Laurence Dunbar, illustrated by E. W. Kemble, showcases the author's mastery of African-American dialect and themes of racial identity, family, and community. The stories, including 'The Strength of Gideon,' 'Mammy Peggy's Pride,' and 'Jim's Probation,' reflect the social realities of post-Civil War America and Dunbar's unique literary voice. W. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 301 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : circa 1895. Text in English. This novel, illustrated by E.W. Kemble, offers a vivid portrayal of life in the tenements of late 19th-century New York. Through its narrative, it explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the struggles of working-class families. A significant work of American literature, it provides valuable insights into the urban conditions and societal challenges of the era. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…