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Condition: Near Fine. Annapolis, MD: Blacks of the Chesapeake Foundation, Inc., 1999. First Edition. Quarto; publisher's pictorial wrappers;32pp.; photographic illus.throughout.Very mild rubbing to edges of wraps; binding sound; pages unmarked; Near Fine. Signed by Leggett with brief inscription at title page. History of Black culture of the Chesapeake Bay with local lore, poetry, and brief biographies of the watermen, laborers, and associated community members of the area. Includes two dozen recipes such as Getrude "Nana" Gross' Scalloped Oysters, Mother Bessie Smith's Baked Catfish, and Deal Island Croakers (Hardheads.) Uncommon in retail.…