First Night (1947 Wendell Malliet and Company edition)
type: Item
instance of: edition
edition of: First Night (work)
format: book
title page transcription: [1] THE FIRST | NIGHT | By | E. MICHAEL RASMUSSEN | "A starkly human story, skilfully interwoven with | a pattern of little known and historically correct | information about one of the worlds most beautiful | and charming spots. . .
title page transcription: [2] "a moving story of interracial conflict set on a | tropical island where the scent of the Jasmine | mingles with the deadly odor of the Dumbulah. . . " | [publisher's ornament] | NEW YORK | WENDELL MALLIET AND COMPANY | 1947
copyright statement transcription: THE FIRST NIGHT | Copyright, 1947, by | E. MICHAEL RASMUSSEN | [rule] | All rights reserved. No part of this book may be | reproduced in any form without permission in writing | from the publishers, except by a reviewer who may | quote brief passages in a review to be printed in a | magazine or newspaper.
printing statement transcription: Manufactured in the United States of America, and printed by | Theo. Gaus' Sons, Inc., New York, N.Y.
published by: Wendell Malliet and Company (publishers)
printed by: Theo. Gaus' Sons (organization)
dedication statement transcription: [1] TO | The DANISH NATIONAL BANK OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS | in appreciation of their contribution toward the education of | a Native Son; | The Hon. CHARLES HARWOOD, Governor of the Virgin | Islands, 1942 to 1945, for moral support and helpful advice;
dedication statement transcription: [2] MR R. A. KLEINDIEST, Administrative Office, U. S. De- | partment of Interior, through whom important information | necessary for the completion of this work was received; | AND MR. CHARLES HAWKINS, Associate Professor in New York | University, whose critical help has done much to make this | book what it is, | I DEDICATE | THE FIRST NIGHT
dedicatee: Charles Harwood
content: introduction
writer of introduction: E. Michael Rasmussen
writer of supplementary content: Jack Lait
extent statement: [10], 278, 6 pages
citation: Black Book Interactive Project Novels List (reference work)
description: 1947 novel by E. Michael Rasmussen published by Wendell Malliet