first edition Hardcover
1928 · New York
by BENEFIELD, Barry
New York: Century Co, 1928. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. First edition. Slight spotting to the foredge else fine in a spine-faded, very good dustwrapper with a number of small nicks and tears. Author's fourth novel, the story of a young Louisiana plantation owner who marries a circus clown. Benefield was born in Texas, near the border of Louisiana, but Louisiana culture seemed to dominate his sensibilities. His first novel, *The Chicken-Wagon Family*, was a major bestseller and was filmed on two occasions. (Inventory #: 52859)