You May Plow Here: The Narrative of Sara Brooks

This first edition hardcover is an ex-library copy, featuring library stamps and a "withdrawn" mark. The dust jacket is worn, with noticeable edge wear and minor tears, reflecting its previous life in circulation. The binding remains strong, and the pages are clean, making it a solid reading copy despite its library markings.

"You May Plow Here: The Narrative of Sara Brooks," edited by Thordis Simonsen and published by W. W. Norton & Company in 1986, is a first edition hardcover that captures the rich oral history of Sara Brooks. Set against the backdrop of Alabama, this biography provides a vivid account of African American life and farm culture in the 20th century. The book is part of a significant collection of narratives that highlight the personal and cultural history of African Americans in the southern United States. This edition, with its foreword by Robert Coles, is an important resource for those interested in biography and African American studies. The book is an ex-library copy, marked with stamps and stickers, which adds a unique provenance. The dust jacket shows signs of wear, indicative of its journey through library circulation, but remains intact.