Roots The Saga of an American Family Hardcover

Explore the powerful narrative of 'Roots' by Alex Haley. First edition 1976, 688 pages Roots: The Saga of an American Family is a 1976 novel by Alex Haley that chronicles the history of his family, beginning with his ancestor Kunta Kinte, who was abducted from Africa and sold into slavery in America. The book follows Kunta and his descendants through generations, detailing their experiences with slavery and their journey toward freedom. Plot: The story begins with Kunta Kinte, a young Mandinka man from the Gambia, who is captured in 1767 and transported to America on a slave ship. The novel traces his life and the lives of his descendants, including his daughter Kizzy, through the eras of slavery and the American Revolution.