New York, London: Harper & Brothers, 1933

8vo. (5 1/2 by 8 1/4 inches), [viii], 317 pp. Stated first edition with code 'B-H' indicating February 1933 publishing date. Publisher's floral patterned yellow cloth with paper label to spine, no dust jacket--flap from dust jacket adhered to pastedown. Fading to spine with toning; wear and discoloration to paper label; light wear to extremities; some fading and discoloration to covers; former owner name and 'Pace College' to pastdown; gutters cracked at title page and split at rear.

A story about a girl from Jamaica, Bita Plant, who was adopted by white missionaries and sent to England to acquire an education. When she returns her home village, Banana Bottom, she finds her acquired culture both an asset and a liability.

PH B5