Description
1962 First printing. Hardcover has significant wear, discoloration, scuffs and marks throughout. No dust jacket. Spine has tears on the top and bottom and heavy wear. Binding is slightly loose. Pages are clean and largely unmarked aside from some small marks on some pages. Readable copy.
This well-loved first edition of “Daddy, tell me a story” by George L Jackson offers a glimpse into the rich tradition of African American storytelling. Published in 1962, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, this collection of folktales and fables captures the resilience and wisdom of a people who found solace and strength in the power of oral narratives. Jackson, a professor of English and a celebrated writer, spent years meticulously gathering these stories from elders in the rural South, preserving a vital aspect of African American cultural heritage. While the book’s exterior shows signs of its age and use, the pages remain largely unmarked, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the timeless tales that have been passed down through generations. For collectors and lovers of African American literature, this volume represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of history that illuminates the enduring legacy of storytelling as a means of cultural preservation and resistance against oppression.
