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First editions. Presentation copy of John Bachman's important evolutionary work on monogenism bound with a shorter pamphlet on the same subject, opposing the views of Samuel Morton. Bachman was known for his work with Audubon, specifically onViviparous Quadrupeds of North America,but this publication was perhaps more important especially in the development of the theory of evolution in America. Bachman basically stood alone at the time rejecting the prevailing views of polygenism using scientific principles. Bachman was also a Lutheran pastor who, though he owned slaves, ministered to African Americans as well as white Southerners. This kind of contradiction is prevalent in his writings which argue theologically and scientifically against slavery and racism while at the same time describing the intellectual and cultural inferiority of Black people. In any event, Bachman's works represent an important contribution to the intellectual opposition to racial hierarchies in 19th century America. Sammelband of two works, 23x14cm, [3], 312, [1] - errata; and [3], 35pp. Both presentation copies inscribed on the front fly and front wrapper respectively, to a Dr. James Wilson from the author. Original wraps for the shorter work bound in. Recent quarter polished calf over marbled boards with black spine label lettered in gilt. Moderate foxing to the first and last 75 or so pages of the larger work with marginal damp staining to upper edge throughout. Very good.…

First edition. Charleston: Office of the Southern Christian Advocate, C. Canning, Printer, 1849. 31 pages. Original printed wraps. [22.6 cm.] Embossed library stamp on title and one other leaf, number stamp on verso of title and in margin of one other page, but no other signs of institutional use. Else a good copy. Chip to head of front wrap, not affecting text; rear wrap detached and with old tape remnant along spine; moderate foxing to front wrap and title; some light foxing and marginal damping internally. FIRST AND ONLY EDITION. Rev. Whitefoord Smith (1812-1893) was a Methodist minister from Charleston, and a professor of English a Wofford College. The occasion of his sermon was the national day of fasting and prayer declared by President Taylor in response to the cholera epidemic. Smith declares that the scourge was the result of God's punishment for various sins, including greed (for territorial and monetary gain), the "licentiousness of the press," and sabbath breaking. In 1849, the second great cholera pandemic reached American and killed thousands, including former President Polk. President Taylor would himself succumb to the disease the following summer. Sabin 84544. Turnbull III, p. 81. Scarce. …