Along the bottom of the illustration, roofs of structures can be seen just above the water. In the lower left corner of the image is a small grouping of trees blowing in the storm. The figure is throwing down gold-colored lightening and thunderbolts to the flooded land below. The dust jacket is gold with central, black and white illustration featuring a male God-like figure in against a stormy sky. The book recounts the life story of the protagonist, Janie Crawford, a young woman born during the Reconstructionist Era. The book takes place in early twentieth century Florida. (21 × 14.3 × 3.8 cm) Description A signed, first edition hardcover book with dust jacket and a clear, protective plastic cover. Lippincott & Co., American, 1836 - 1978 Date 1937 Medium ink on paper with cloth, cardboard, metallic paper and acetate film Dimensions H x W x D (Closed): 8 1/4 × 5 5/8 × 1 1/2 in. On View Cultural Expressions Gallery Museum Maps Objects in this Location Exhibition Cultural Expressions Written by Hurston, Zora Neale, American, 1891 - 1960 Published by J.
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