Isbn: 9780813908922 - Against the Grain: Southern Radicals and Prophets, 1929-59 (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: GOOD. Dust Jacket Included. AGAINST THE GRAIN. Univ of Virginia Pr, 1981 (2nd Print, 1982). Very Good / Good. Unmarked. Hardcover. Dust jacket shows quite a bit of wear, closed tear mid spine, chip top spine, small tears, chips, creases - back jacket flap detached but included. B&W Photos, Illustrations throughout. Binding and boards solid, square. OOP, Scarce, or HTF edition. Ships from USA, quickly and with care. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SYNOPSIS & HISTORY: Against the Grain: Southern Radicals and Prophets, 1929-1959 by Anthony Dunbar brings to life the stories of southern progressives, dissenters, and truth-tellers who defied political and racial orthodoxy during the height of Southern conservatism. The book explores a three-decade period of resistance stretching from the Great Depression to the early Civil Rights movement, tracing how figures like journalists, union organizers, preachers, and politicians worked against systems of injustice. Dunbar paints a compelling portrait of moral courage, personal sacrifice, and political clarity in a region often defined by its resistance to change. With richly researched narratives and historical photographs, Against the Grain captures both the personal struggles and public contributions of these overlooked Southern voices. …