Erskine Caldwell (1903-1987) was an American writer, known for his portrayals of poverty, racism, and social problems in the South. His novels Tobacco Road (1932) and God's Little Acre (1933) won him critical acclaim. He wrote a total of 25 novels, 150 short stories, twelve nonfiction collections, two autobiographies, and two books for young readers. Jackpot is a collection of 75 of Erskine Caldwell's best stories, featuring his genius, humour, earthy characters, and the intimate feel of the landscape of the American South.
1st edition; dust jacket in protective mylar cover; corners clipped; top of spine torn; small tears on back cover and back flap repaired with yellowed scotch tape. Dark blue cloth with silver lettering on cover and spine; endpapers browned; gutter torn at title page. G/G-
Erskine Caldwell (1903-1987) was an American writer, known for his portrayals of poverty, racism, and social problems in the South. His novels Tobacco Road (1932) and God's Little Acre (1933) won him critical acclaim. He wrote a total of 25 novels, 150 short stories, twelve nonfiction collections, two autobiographies, and two books for young readers. Jackpot is a collection of 75 of Erskine Caldwell's best stories, featuring his genius, humour, earthy characters, and the intimate feel of the landscape of the American South.
1st edition; dust jacket in protective mylar cover; corners clipped; top of spine torn; small tears on back cover and back flap repaired with yellowed scotch tape. Dark blue cloth with silver lettering on cover and spine; endpapers browned; gutter torn at title page. G/G-
