The Lime Kiln Club - M. Quad - Brother Gardner's - Humor/Satire Softcover 1883

The Lime Kiln Club by M. Quad - 1883 Softcover - Humor/Satire

This rare 1883 softcover book, The Lime Kiln Club by M. Quad, is part of The Electric Series published by Butler Brothers. Subtitled Brother Gardner's Lime Kiln Club - Being the Regular Proceedings of the Regular Club, this book is a satirical and humorous take on life within the fictional Lime Kiln Club, an African-American fraternal organization portrayed through witty and exaggerated storytelling.

Features:

• Title: The Lime Kiln Club

• Author: M. Quad

• Series: The Electric Series

• Publisher: Butler Brothers

• Publication Year: 1883

• Format: Softcover

• Genre: Humor/Satire

• Dimensions: 7.75" x 5"

• Condition:

  • Cover: Poor condition with noticeable wear

  • Interior: Clean and tight, with yellowing typical of age

  • Damage: Corner damage to the first several pages

  • Overall: Despite the wear, the text remains intact and highly readable

Historical Context:

M. Quad (pen name of Charles Bertrand Lewis) was a prominent American humorist and journalist in the late 19th century. This book is an intriguing glimpse into period satire, reflecting both the humor and social commentary of the time.

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