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VOLTAIRE: A LECTURE: Little Blue Book No. 829
Author: Darrow, Clarence S.
Publisher: Haldeman-Julius Company Girard Kansas
Original blue wraps, 61 pages. This volume is in good condition, wraps faded and toning of pages as usual. Haldeman-Julius portrait and University in Print logo on back cover. Not dated (c. 1930). A short introduction by Haldeman-Julius, a lecture by Clarence Darrow, and two essays by Voltaire - The Good Brahmin and The Two Comforters. Little Blue Books attempted to provide a "University in Print" for the working class. Original editions sold for five cents; later the price increased to 10 and 15 cents each. Many notable authors began their careers in the Haldeman-Julius stable. Many other noteworthy works by the more famous appeared in these booklets for the first time. The subjects covered everything from literature and fine art to basic language and math skills, home improvement, mental improvement, history, and social issues such as abortion, racial issues, religious issues, the KKK, evolution, etc. A truly significant peek at cultural standards in the first half of the 20th century. Edition Not Stated Paperbound Good Condition 32mo - over 4" - 5" tall Little Blue Book Quantity available: 1.
Price: US$20.00
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GBP 12.94 |
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