The Barber of Natchez

by Edwin Adams Davis and William Ransom Hogan

The Barber of Natchez is the remarkable story of William Johnson, a slave who rose to freedom, business success, and high Community standing in the heart of the south-all before 1850. Emancipated as a young boy in 1820, Johnson became a barber’s apprentice and later opened several profitable barber shops of his own. As his wealth grew, he expanded into real estate and acquired substantial rental holdings in Natchez and large tracks of nearby farm and timber land. 278 Pages $19.99 S+H Add to Basket