"Roots: A Saga of an American Family" by Alex Haley is a groundbreaking work that traces the author's ancestry back to Africa, exploring the journey of his family through slavery and into modern America.
The book combines historical research with personal narrative, highlighting the struggles and resilience of African Americans.
It has had a significant cultural impact, inspiring the acclaimed television miniseries by the same name.
Roots | A Saga of an American Family | Alex Haley
Title: Roots | The Saga of an Amercian Family
Author: Alex Hayley
Edition: First Australian Edition
Publication Date: 1977
Publisher: Hutchinson, Australia
Binding: Hardcopy
Pages: 688 pages
Dust Cover: Stylised dustjacket with photo of Alex Haley verso. Minor creasing to top dustjacket
Condition: Black boards with title and author written in red to spine. Very minor brown spots (x2) at top inside front board. Otherwise, no rips, no inscriptions, no foxing. Clean pages. Tight binding. A very good book
ISBN: 0091296803
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