Hagar's Daughter: A Story of Southern Caste Prejudice
Not Available / Digital Item
Condition: USED (All books are in used condition)
Condition - Very Good The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and functions properly. Item may arrive with damaged packaging or be repackaged. It may be marked, have identifying markings on it, or have minor cosmetic damage. It may also be missing some parts/accessories or bundled items.
Hagar's Daughter: A Story of Southern Caste Prejudice
"Hagar's Daughter: A Story of Southern Caste Prejudice" is the first African-American mystery novel and it features the first African-American woman detective, Venus Johnson, a maid who investigates the murder of a white woman. While celebrating African-American values, the novel is critical of the racial discrimination of the time in the United States. The novel was first published in serial form in "Colored American Magazine" over a period of two years.