Mules & Mississippi
[Jackson, MS]: Mississippi Department of Archives and History, 1981. First edition. Soft cover. 64p, many photos and other ills. covers shelfsoiled and shelfworn; residue of old price sticker on back. Ink gift inscription. Very good except covers as noted. Item #31226
Published to accompany an exhibition at the Mississippi State Historical Museum--"a tribute to the mule and a recognition of the impact the mule made on Mississppi's culture, economy, and collective memory." With "Mules in the South" by folklorist Ferriss; "Mules in the Delta" by Carter (reprinted from American Heritage magazine), and a glossary of "Mule Words." Also photos of an 85-year-old farmer hitching up one of his 30+-year-old mules, and many vintage photos showing "Mules at Work." Uncommon; no copies in WorldCat. Can be sent outside the US for less than the default shipping rate.
Price: $25.00