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Roots: The Saga of an American Family is a 1976 novel written by Alex Haley. It tells the story of Kunta Kinte, an 18th-century African, captured as an adolescent, sold into slavery in Africa, and transported to North America; it follows his life and the lives of his descendants in the United States down to Haley.
Alex Haley is the first black American writer to trace his origins back to their roots, he has told the story of 25,000,000 Americans of African descent. He has rediscovered for an entire people a rich cultural heritage that slavery took away from them, along with their names and their identities.
First edition, first printing of Roots: The Saga of an American Family, signed twice by Alex Haley. Octavo, vii, 587pp. Brown boards, black cloth spine, printed title on spine.
From a limited edition of 500 copies, signed by Alex Haley, this is number 371. Roots received a Pulitzer Prize special award in 1977.
Specific points of issue for the first edition of Pulitzer Prize Winner Roots by Alex Haley. Includes pictures to help collectors identify the original book.
Sep 17, 1976 · Roots. Hardcover – September 17, 1976. by Alex Haley (Author) 4.8 3,266 ratings. See all formats and editions. The monumental bestseller! Alex Haley recaptures his family's history in this drama of eighteenth-century slave Kunta Kinte and his descendants. Read more.
- Alex Haley
First edition. Signed by author with inscription, "11/1/76 For George--my very best wishes!" Multiple tears and chips to jacket edges which have been mended with tape. 1976 Hard Cover. viii, 587 pp. "Roots: The Saga of an American Family is a 1976 novel written by Alex Haley.
