Mann, Nat. D. (Nathaniel D.)
Description
Cover design with stereotyped depictions of African Americans shows an elderly "Mammy," bandanna covering her hair, a cane in her right hand, holding a baby on her left shoulder. A few furnishings of her house are visible, most in a poor state: a baby cradle, a window with a sill, a cupboard and table with dishes, and a shelf on the wall with a clock, decoy, and a brush.Dedication above caption title: Dedicated to my esteemed friend, Jos. B. Maxwell.Summary: Using stereotyped language, describes a bedtime scene where a young African American asks his "Mammy" to tell bedtime stories.
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Maxwell, Jos. B
1899
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American popular songsRecord Contributed By
Music Division. The New York Public LibraryRecord Harvested From
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