Sally Hemings

The book is a hardcover edition without a dust jacket. It shows signs of wear typical of ex-library copies, including a library sticker on the spine and an inscription on the title page. The spine and binding remain intact, but there is visible wear on the cover edges and corners. The pages are clean and legible.

"Sally Hemings" by Barbara Chase-Riboud, published by The Viking Press in 1979, is a significant work of historical fiction exploring the life of Sally Hemings, an enslaved woman of mixed race owned by President Thomas Jefferson. This edition, printed in New York, captures the complex dynamics of American history and race relations. Barbara Chase-Riboud, an accomplished author and artist, brings a nuanced perspective to this narrative, blending historical facts with imaginative storytelling. The book is bound in hardcover, and while it lacks a dust jacket, its historical importance remains undiminished. This edition is particularly notable for its exploration of themes that have sparked discussions about heritage and identity. The physical book shows signs of previous library use, including an inscription, which adds a layer of history to its journey through readers' hands.