Tombee: Portrait of a Cotton Planter

This hardcover First Edition of Tombee: Portrait of a Cotton Planter shows signs of wear, particularly on the dust jacket, which has edge tears and creases. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings.

Tombee: Portrait of a Cotton Planter by Theodore Rosengarten offers a detailed exploration of the life of Thomas B. Chaplin, a 19th-century cotton planter in South Carolina. Published by William Morrow and Company, Inc. in New York, this 1986 hardcover edition is a First Edition, as indicated by the number line. The book is a significant historical account, enriched by the journal entries of Chaplin himself, providing an authentic glimpse into plantation life and the cotton trade during that era. Rosengarten, known for his insightful historical narratives, collaborates with Susan W. Walker to annotate this compelling biography. This edition is a valuable resource for those interested in Southern history and the complexities of plantation economics. The book is in fair condition with a worn dust jacket, featuring edge tears and creases, but remains intact and readable.