Roots by Alex Haley (first British edition)

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HALEY, Alex. Roots. London: Hutchinson, 1977.


First British edition. Based on author’s family history, this novel tells the story of Kunta Kinte, who is sold into slavery in the United States where he and his descendants live through major historic events. Roots was a phenomenal success – it received a Pulitzer Prize, it was a #1 New York Times bestseller for 22 weeks, and in 1977 it was adapted into an award-winning television miniseries.  


HB (ISBN: 9780091296803). 688 pp. Very good in dust jacket. 

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