David Played A Harp: an autobiography by Ralph W. Johnson. [hardcover].

Johnson, Ralph W.

ISBN 10: 0970271301 / ISBN 13: 9780970271303

Published by Blackwell Ink, Inc. (c2000)., Davidson, North Carolina., 2000

About this Item

vi. + 452pp. + blanks. Two photographs on page v. of Ralph Johnson's Barber Shop. vi. + 452pp. + blanks. Gilt lettered, red cloth covers. Red & yellow head/foot bands. Presumed First Edition, none stated, NOT a remainder. Introduction by Taylor Blackwell. Printed by Jostens Graphics, Charlotte, NC. VG+/VG+ dj. Former owner's name on endpaper. Book appears gently read BUT no interior writings, no spine creasing. Jacket complete/clean/crisp. Lighty scuffed, small edge tear taped on reverse.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: David Played A Harp: an autobiography by Ralph W. Johnson. [hardcover].
• Publisher: Blackwell Ink, Inc. (c2000)., Davidson, North Carolina.
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0970271301
• ISBN 13: 9780970271303
• Binding: HARDCOVER.
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: VG+ dj

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Synopsis

This autobiography recounts the 20th century from the point of view of a mixed-race village barber in Davidson, NC who found himself, ironically, caught at the epicenter of the 1960's racial revolution. Picketed by Davidson College students on the eve of Martin Luther King's assasination for not cutting blacks' hair, he lost his business in the resulting ruckus. His story includes the charm of southern characters, inter-racial friendships, family ties, standing grudges all told with a lilt of faith by a master story-teller, practiced for years standing at the barber's chair, making the hopeless bearable.

About the Author

Ralph W. Johnson is a 96 year old, Scotch African, living in Davidson, NC. He is self-educated and during his career cut the hair of gentlemen in all walks of life...governors, college presidents, bootleggers, ordinary town-folk... He prides himself on his ability to get along with all. He is a natural story-teller, a humorist and conservative.