John Jasper, The Unmatched Negro Philosopher and Preacher (FIRST EDITION)
New York / Chicago / Toronto / London / Edinburgh: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1908. First Edition. Hardcover. From author's Introduction: "(Jasper) circled around the pulpit with his ankle in his hand; and laughed and sang and shouted and acted about a dozen characters within the space of three minutes...he was pouring out a gospel sermon, red hot, full of love, full of invective, full of tenderness, full of bitterness, full of tears, full of every passion that ever flamed in the human breast." John Jasper, a revered preacher, was a man of deep convictions, with a purpose in life and a man who desired to save souls for heaven. Introduction, fifteen chapters, Frontispiece with tissue, illustrations, 183 pp.
CONDITION: Navy hardcopy, white text title on cover, partially worn away, and on faded spine. Ex-library, notations, stamps, label residue on spine. Sound binding, inscription dated 1915 on front endpaper. Text is free of writing. Very good. Full refund if not satisfied. Very Good / No Jacket.
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