Train Whistle Guitar
by Albert Murray
McGraw Hill. 1975. Softcover. First Paperback Edition. 183pp. White wrappers, illustrated by Romare Bearden. This book has minimal wear, a Near Fine copy.
This novel is a stream of consciousness portrait of "Scooter", growing up in Alabama in the 1920's. He learns everything he needs to know from the classroom, the barbershop, and a train-hopping musician who brings a musical touch to the tale.