A Dance at the Slaughterhouse - 1st Edition/1st Printing
by Block, Lawrence
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0688103499
- ISBN 13
- 9780688103491
- Seller
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Summerville, South Carolina, United States
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About This Item
New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc.. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0688103499 . First edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with slightly cocked spine in alike dust-jacket; Block's highly acclaimed and oft-praised novel tells the story of JB, a young African American man living in the fictional town of Carthage, in the early days of the 20th century. JB is a skilled carpenter who is also a member of the all-black jitterbugging troupe known as the Slaughterhouse Five. When white men start harassing the jitterbugs, JB takes it upon himself to stand up for his friends. But as tensions mount, JB must choose between his own beliefs and the safety of those he loves.Dense and atmospheric, A Dance at the Slaughterhouse is a story of courage, friendship, and the lasting effects of racism. It is a novel that will stay with readers for a long time.; 8vo; FSA .
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- Bookseller
- Books Tell You Why, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 32461
- Title
- A Dance at the Slaughterhouse - 1st Edition/1st Printing
- Author
- Block, Lawrence
- Format/Binding
- 1/4 Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0688103499
- ISBN 13
- 9780688103491
- Publisher
- William Morrow and Company, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1991
- Keywords
- Collectible Rare Out-Of-Print, Mystery, Matt Scudder
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