Roots : [the saga of an American family] / Alex Haley.
| Author/creator | Haley, Alex |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday, 1976. |
| Description | viii, 587 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Alex Haley traces his family's history from the mid-18th century when one of his ancestors, Kunte Kinte, was captured and sold into slavery. He follows the struggle for freedom that began with the boy's abduction to America and continued throughout the generations that followed. |
| General note | "A condensed version of a portion of this work first appeared in Reader's digest." |
| Digital Bookplate | Bookplate for Gene and Susan Roberts |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy gift of Gene and Susan Roberts, 2016. |
| Genre/form | Biography. |
| LCCN | 72076164 |
| ISBN | 0385037872 |
| ISBN | 9780385037877 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | E185.97.H24 A33 1976 | ✔ Available | Request Material |