Complete,1874-6 Sammy Tubbs, The Boy Doctor and Sponsie,E.B.Foote,5 Volume Set
Vintage 1876, Complete Set of Five Sammy Tubbs, The Boy Doctor and Sponsie, The Troublesome Monkey by E.B. Foote M.D. Features * Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Black and White illustrations.Dimension: 6 inches high. Volume 1: The Bones, Cartilages, and Muscles. . 230 pages.Volume 2. Circulation & AbsorptionVolume 3: Digestive, Nutritive, Respiratory, and Vegetative Nervous Systems. 346 pages.Volume 4: Brain and Nerves; Cerebral Physiology. 256 pages.Volume 5: Elimination and Reproduction: (publisher's note: "unsuited for children"). 252 pages. Does not include page 180 1/2 which is noted can be torn out if deemed not suitable for children. Shows the female reproductive system Edward Bliss Foote (February 20, 1829 – October 5, 1906) was an American doctor, author, and advocate for birth controlCONDITION : Very Good. This used book set is in good condition. Some marks on inside front cover. Each book has wear. Bindings are intact on each book. Cover flyleaf is missing in one book. Thanks for Looking! The following excellent description is copied from Invaluabledotcom and also from SwannGalleriesdotcom, where the last complete set of this "Science in Stories" series sold for $1400::Description:THE FIRST INTERRACIAL KISS ILLUSTRATED (MEDICINE.) FOOTE, DOCTOR EDWARD BLISS. Science in Story. Sammy Tubbs, the Boy Doctor, and Sponsie, the Troublesome Monkey. Copious engraved illustrations. 5 volumes, uniform brick red cloth, blocked in black and gilt; all edges tinted red; all volumes dated 1874, but IV, dated 1876.Notes:The author of this series, Doctor Edward Bliss Foote (1829-1906), physician, birth control and public hygiene advocate, was also an abolitionist and civil rights advocate. This series of books introduces children to medicine, anatomy and the reproductive system via a young black man and his pet, a 'troublesome monkey.' In so doing, Foote breaks a number of taboos in Volume V, by both discussing, and illustrating the female anatomy--- and wildly revolutionary for 1874, discussing and again illustrating his protagonist, Sammy, a young black man, not only involved with, but kissing a white girlfriend. Doctor Foote had enough sense to offer a choice regarding the illustration of the female plumbing. A note at the top of page '180-1/2' offers one the option of tearing that page out, while leaving a less graphic and offensive description on page 180.He did not however deem it taboo enough to skip the illustration of Sammy in a tight, kissing embrace with Miss Barkenstir (page 205). All the more revolutionary, because Sammy had hitherto been involved with and kissing Miss Milward, a young lady of color (page 144). Foote goes into the fact that Miss Barkenstir's father was plenty angry about the relationship, but ducks out of further discussion by saying, 'As neither of these stories need to concern us, we will dismiss them as rumors of passing interest.'Sets of four are not uncommon, sets of five are rare.
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| Place Of Publication | New York |
| Language | English |
| Special Attributes | Illustrated |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Author | E. B. Foote, M.D. |
| Topic | Medicine |
| Subject | Children's |
| Year Printed | 1874 |
| Culture | Black Americana |
Vintage 1876, Complete Set of Five Sammy Tubbs, The Boy Doctor and Sponsie, The Troublesome Monkey by E.B. Foote M.D. Features * Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Black and White illustrations.Dimension: 6 inches high. Volume 1: The Bones, Cartilages, and Muscles. . 230 pages.Volume 2. Circulation & AbsorptionVolume 3: Digestive, Nutritive, Respiratory, and Vegetative Nervous Systems. 346 pages.Volume 4: Brain and Nerves; Cerebral Physiology. 256 pages.Volume 5: Elimination and Reproduction: (publisher’s note: « unsuited for children »). 252 pages. Does not include page 180 1/2 which is noted can be torn out if deemed not suitable for children. Shows the female reproductive system Edward Bliss Foote (February 20, 1829 – October 5, 1906) was an American doctor, author, and advocate for birth controlCONDITION : Very Good. This used book set is in good condition. Some marks on inside front cover. Each book has wear. Bindings are intact on each book. Cover flyleaf is missing in one book. Thanks for Looking! The following excellent description is copied from Invaluabledotcom and also from SwannGalleriesdotcom, where the last complete set of this « Science in Stories » series sold for $1400::Description:THE FIRST INTERRACIAL KISS ILLUSTRATED (MEDICINE.) FOOTE, DOCTOR EDWARD BLISS. Science in Story. Sammy Tubbs, the Boy Doctor, and Sponsie, the Troublesome Monkey. Copious engraved illustrations. 5 volumes, uniform brick red cloth, blocked in black and gilt; all edges tinted red; all volumes dated 1874, but IV, dated 1876.Notes:The author of this series, Doctor Edward Bliss Foote (1829-1906), physician, birth control and public hygiene advocate, was also an abolitionist and civil rights advocate. This series of books introduces children to medicine, anatomy and the reproductive system via a young black man and his pet, a ‘troublesome monkey.’ In so doing, Foote breaks a number of taboos in Volume V, by both discussing, and illustrating the female anatomy— and wildly revolutionary for 1874, discussing and again illustrating his protagonist, Sammy, a young black man, not only involved with, but kissing a white girlfriend. Doctor Foote had enough sense to offer a choice regarding the illustration of the female plumbing. A note at the top of page ‘180-1/2’ offers one the option of tearing that page out, while leaving a less graphic and offensive description on page 180.He did not however deem it taboo enough to skip the illustration of Sammy in a tight, kissing embrace with Miss Barkenstir (page 205). All the more revolutionary, because Sammy had hitherto been involved with and kissing Miss Milward, a young lady of color (page 144). Foote goes into the fact that Miss Barkenstir’s father was plenty angry about the relationship, but ducks out of further discussion by saying, ‘As neither of these stories need to concern us, we will dismiss them as rumors of passing interest.’Sets of four are not uncommon, sets of five are rare.
