Edwin Adams Davis and William Ransom Hogan

The Barber of Natchez

Baton Rouge: Louisiana State university Press, 1998. Later printing. Softcover. Fine. Illustrated softcovers. 278 pp. with index. Absorbing account of William Johnson, a free Black in pre-Civil War Louisiana, who nrose from slavery to freedom. In his diary, letters and business records, Johnson portrays his family life, recreations, and friendships with people of both races. The book also describes his wanton murder and the trials of the man who shot him. Fine. Item #E27767
ISBN: 0807102121

Price: $10.95