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LATTA, Rev. M.L.
The History of My Life and Work
The Author Raleigh NC 1903 First First edition. 371pp., photographs. Gilt spine lettering a bit tarnished, tear on one page, else a lovely, fine copy. The author was an ex-slave from North Carolina who attended Shaw University and founded Latta University in 1892. The first edition of an important autobiography of a distinguished educator -- later, revised editions contained a long essay by Carter G. Woodson on Latta's achievements and influence. Brignano 151a.
- USD 300.00 > other currencies
- ordernr.: 1780
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