The Hookworm and Other Troubles being Three After-Dinner Speeches (INSCRIBED)
NP. INSCRIBED on front cover 'To ---, with compliments of Caruthers Ewing.' Ewing was a renowned Memphis attorney who for ten years served as General Counsel for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. 12mo; 18pp. A Very Good copy (small stain to upper wrapper) in tan string-tied wrappers with hand-addressed envelope. Item #22273
This booklet reproduces three humorous talks Ewing gave 1) in Washington D.C. "The Destruction of the Hookworm" (at a dinner given by Hon. Alfred P. Thom to Judge Horace H. Lurton); 2) his address to the Atlanta Bar Association; and 3) his address to a banquet of the Memphis Credit Men. No copies located in institutions.
Price: $150.00