The Life: The Lore and Folk Poetry of the Black Hustler
Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1976. Softcover. 8vo., 205 pp. Glossary, Bibliography, Index. An authentic collection of folk poems that deal with activities that characterize "The Life": pimping and prostitution, the sale and use of narcotics, and a wide variety of confidence games. From the Folklife and Folklore Series. Very uncommon title. Very Good with a short black line along the bottom edge in lightly toned white wraps. Item #818012046
Price: $300.00
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