SKU Code: DDB1-00109
Title: Roots, The Saga of an American Family
Author: Alex Haley
Edition: 1st
Description: Alex Haley's vivid recollection of the stories of his ancestors, all the way back to "the African" who was abducted and transported to America. This books includes Haley's research to find documentation to authenticate the narratives his grandmother had told him as a child. He discovered the name of "the African" to be Kunta Kinte and the location of his village in Africa. Exceptionally well done book on family heritage and genealogical roots. Photo of Alex Haley on back dust jacket covering.
Binding: Tan boards with black 1/2 binding on spine and cover. Gold lettering on the spine.
Size: 8vo 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall
Date Published: 1976
Book Condition: Fine. Tight. No marking observed.
Jacket Condition: Fine -. Mylar wrapper on dust jacket. Slight "crinkle" at bottom of front cover.
Publisher: Doubleday and Company, Inc.
Place Published: Garden City, NY
Category: Historical/Genealogical
Pages: 688 w/o index
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