Search Results: The House Servant's Directory by Robert Roberts

Dover Publications, 2006-04-21. Paperback. New.

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2013-10-15. 1st facsimile edition. hardcover. Used: Good.

Paperback / softback. New. An annotated introduction exploring the contemporary importance of the book "The House Servants Directory", the identity and character of the author, and its significance in American history.

Dover Publications, 2006-04-20. paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Dover Publications, 2006-04-21. Paperback. Like New.

M.E. Sharpe Incorporated , pp. 167 Illustrated Edition . Hardback. New.

Boston : Munroe and Francis ; New York : C.S. Francis, 1827. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. [First edition of the first commercially published book (and cookbook) written by an African American in the United States.] Housed in a specially made clamshell box. Bound in early 20th century black cloth. Good binding and cover. (i)-xiv, (1)-180pp. 8 pages (155-162 p.) supplied in facsimile (parts of "A Word to Head of Families," and "How to Make a fire of Lehigh Coal"). Notes on the front paste down state that this copy was owned by George Putnam, acquired in Portland Maine. Refs: Lowenstein 107; American Imprints 30468; Blockson 9537 (See note). <br> Robert Roberts (1780-1860) was born in South Carolina. It is unknown if he was born into freedom or slavery. He worked as head butler for Christopher Gore, Governor and Senator from Massachusetts. Later in life, he became known in Boston as an abolitionist and advocate for equality of education. He contributed to William… Read More