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About this Item
First edition. Drawings by Jim Seed. Light foxing on topedge with faint scattered foxing on pages, bumping at the foot of the spine, very good in a very good dust jacket with chips and tears, tiny abrasions, and light foxing. The sympathetic story of Freddie, a young African-American boy living as a minority in a small city, portraying a supportive family life, discussing relatives who served in the Armed Forces, the importance of Christian faith, education and racial sensitivity. Presumably written for young white readers, the story begins: "This is Freddie. His skin is darker than yours, and his hair is black and curly. He is called a Negro, and he lives in America.". Seller Inventory # 525679
Bibliographic Details
Title: Freddie
Publisher: The Wartburg Press, Columbus, Ohio
Publication Date: 1948
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
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