Robert Lee Durham (69 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo, illustrated, 439 pgs., one page has a small chip at right edge of page, not effecting anything. Bound in dark green cloth, light green lettering, old signature on first free end paper, otherwise a good copy. Henry Roth (illustrator).

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Third Impression. front hinge is weak, corners and spine show bumping.pages are clean Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Henry Roth (illustrator). Exlibrary.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Crease on cover and a few pages*.

Condition: New.

Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 217 pp. The front hinge is weakening, but holding well. Previous owner name and notes on the front free endpaper. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean.

Hardcover. First edition (same date on title and copyright pages). Signed, inscribed and dated by Margaret Durham Robey (Robert Durham's daughter, writer of preface and copyright holder) on second page. HC published by Whittet & Shepperson in 1953. No DJ. Red cloth boards. Spine is faded. Half title page has two ink marks. Previous owner's name is stamped on top edge of pages.; 0 X 0 X 0 inches.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Very Good, internally clean, soild hard cover First Printing in a Good, probably original, plain glassine dust jacket. The Jacket is missing some small pieces and has some small stains. Durham owned Southern Seminary in Buena Vista, VA, a women's college now owned by the Mormon Church and renamed Southern Virginia University. They recently removed his name from a building because of his racist views (reflected in this book as well).…

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 217 pp. There is a small dent in the middle of the spine covering. The binding is tight and square, and the text is clean.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. In English.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Page, Boston, 1908, 2nd. impression, smaller 8vo., decorated cloth, 439pp. + ads., VG- $.

Condition: New. Roth, Henry (illustrator).

Condition: New. Roth, Henry (illustrator).

Hardcover. Stated 1st prtg in decorated green cloth covers that show moderate wear, w/heavy bump on lower front panel, spotting, edgewear w/breakthrough, pronounced spine roll. Both hinges cracked by holding. Light internal foxing; pgs unmarked. ..

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Second impression, so stated, in the publisher's original blue cloth with blue-green upper panel lettering and tri-color embossed illustration, octavo, pp. 439. Henry Roth's tissue-guarded frontispiece and five other full-page illustrations as called for. The cloth is a bit mottled/scuffed along the spine and some edges (see our image). Title page is working loose from the bottom. GOOD condition, withal. The Dictionary of Virginia Biography describes this work as "a novel about miscegenation that illustrated [Durham's] fear that so-called race mixing would lead to America's downfall. After publication and initial acceptance it was eventually rejected as being inflammatory, and Durham bought back the book's rights from the publisher in 1911." Please note that the book contains a vocabulary word that some readers, African-Americans in particular, may find offensive.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Illlustrated by Henry Roth. New endpapers. Pictorial cloth 2-tone green with orange panel. Size: 12mo - over 6?" - 7?" Tall.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New. Roth, Henry (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Call of the South' by Robert Lee Durham delves into the complex social issues of the Southern United States through the lens of historical fiction. Exploring themes of race relations and miscegenation, this narrative offers a poignant reflection on a challenging period in American history. Durham's work provides insight into the intricate dynamics of a society grappling with change and the enduring struggles for equality and understanding. A compelling work of historical fiction, 'The Call of the South' presents a narrative relevant for anyone interested in the African American experience and the intricate tapestry of American social history. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to engage with a story that continues to resonate with its powerful exploration of race, identity, and the human condition.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.