ISBN: 9780060184124 - The Senator and the Socialite: The True Story of America's First Black Dynasty (29 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Condition: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

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Hardback. Condition: Good. "A cohesive picture of an extraordinary figure. . . . The issues raised by Bruce's life and career resonate today, making Graham's book not just a history but a revealing commentary on race and class, and on their inordinately powerful force in shaping our lives today."--Chicago Tribune Spanning more than a century, Lawrence Otis's illuminating biography is a fascinating look at race and class in America, witnessed through the life of Blanche Kelso Bruce--the head of America's first black dynasty and the first black U.S. senator. Otis reveals how Bruce rose from slavery to achieve power and prestige in the aftermath of the Civil War. With his wife, the daughter of a prominent Philadelphia physician, he would break social and racial barriers--a legacy continued by their children until scandal destroyed the family's wealth and stature. Filled with triumph and tragedy, Otis's riveting book brings into focus an important yet little-known segment of our nation's past.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Includes dust jacket. Book & dust jacket show some shelf & handling wear, including minor edge wear and scuffing on the dust jacket. Pages are slightly worn. Interiors marked with highlighting.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardback. Condition: Good. "A cohesive picture of an extraordinary figure. . . . The issues raised by Bruce's life and career resonate today, making Graham's book not just a history but a revealing commentary on race and class, and on their inordinately powerful force in shaping our lives today."--Chicago Tribune Spanning more than a century, Lawrence Otis's illuminating biography is a fascinating look at race and class in America, witnessed through the life of Blanche Kelso Bruce--the head of America's first black dynasty and the first black U.S. senator. Otis reveals how Bruce rose from slavery to achieve power and prestige in the aftermath of the Civil War. With his wife, the daughter of a prominent Philadelphia physician, he would break social and racial barriers--a legacy continued by their children until scandal destroyed the family's wealth and stature. Filled with triumph and tragedy, Otis's riveting book brings into focus an important yet little-known segment of our nation's past.…

Condition: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardcover. Good binding and cover. Library stamps and markings.

HARDCOVER. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine dj. First Edition. xxiv. + 456pp. Illustrated: 16 pages of glossy, vintage photo plates. xxiv. + 456pp. Chronology, Source Notes, Bibliography, Index. Marbled ivory boards & gilt lettered black back. First Edition so stated. 1st Printing per print number line. NOT a remainder. Approx. 12 pages have either creases or tiny tears along margins only. A clean/tight/crisp copy. VG+/Near Fine dj. Meager imperfections. Book appears unread, no writings, no cover wear. Jacket complete/clean/crisp, no tears.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good++. 1st Edition. This is a Very Solid and very bright Black History Hardback in Very Good+ condition with a Very Good++ jacket. c2006. 1st Edition, 1st Printing. (This Book is protected by a Mylar cover). This book is in Very Nice condition both inside and out. It looks very lightly read. The cover is Very clean & very bright. The top spine end has a wrinkle. The edges are nice with a little bottom edge wear. The pages are tight & bright & unmarked, no names. There is a very small nick to the bottom page end. The jacket, with price, and in Mylar, is in Very nice condition. It has light shelf wear. Remainder mark on bottom. Nice Illustrations. 5 Pages. All books are securely packaged and Promptly Mailed. #23190-425.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Near Fine condition hardcover book, Fine condition dust jacket. Stated First Edition. Bright gilt lettering on spine, not worn. Minimal bumping to spine ends. Light toning and spotting to page edges. Dust jacket unclipped. Jacket has minimal shelf wear and bumping to edges. No rips or tears. Jacket protected by Mylar. Each book individually inspected and described. Never X-Library unless specifically stated as such. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 6.25 X 1.5 X 9.25 inches; 480 pages; Great overall condition. Minor cosmetic wear. No noteworthy blemishes. No writing.; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. Brand new in brand new dustjacket,1st.edition,1st.printing of this important book,gift quality,8vo.455 pages,100% refund,T1129.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. xxiv. Cast of characters. Illustrated with photographs. Timeline. End Notes. Bibliography.Index.455pp. Black spine with bright gilt title and off white paper over boards. Some page corners formerly folded. Pictorial Dust Jacket which has picture of Blanche Kelso Bruce [1841-1898] and Josephine Beal Willson Bruce [1853-1923]. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover.…

Hardcover. Condition: Used Very Good. This is a marked first edition with full number line or stated edition on copyright page. Dust Jacket is wrapped in mylar Brodart covering, which is removable. Light wear to cover, slightly bumped corners, pages clean and unmarked. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request. Inscribed and signed by author.…

Condition: Gut. 1. edition. XXIV, 453 p. Inside very clean. This is the true story of America's first black dynasty. The years after the Civil War represented an astonishing movement of Opportunity for African-Americans. The rush to build a racially democratic society from the ruins of slavery is never more evident than in the personal history of Blanche Kelso Bruce and his heirs. (.) By drawing on Senate records, historic documents, and the personal letters of Senator Bruce, Josephine, their colleagues, friends, children, and grandchildren, author Lawrence Otis Graham weaves a riveting social history that spans 120 years. From Mississippi to Washington, D. C., to New York, the book provides a fascinating look into the history of race and class in America. Englisch 1. Stock 155|7882DB Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 444 23,5x16 cm. Hardback in good condition. Jacket easily rubbed at the edges.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. STATED FIRST Edition AND FIRST Printing, with publishers full number line present. A FLAWLESS volume, in same condition UNclipped dust jacket. Illustrated with a section of glossy b/w photographs.A FIRST/FIRST. Mylar protected jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 455 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Cloth. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. xxiv. Cast of characters. Illustrated with photographs. Timeline. End Notes. Bibliography.Index.455pp. Black spine with bright gilt title and off white paper over boards. Rm. Pictorial Dust Jacket which has picture of Blanche Kelso Bruce [1841-1898] and Josephine Beal Willson Bruce [1853-1923]. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author. Hardcover.…

Hardcover. xxiv, 455, [1] p. Illustrations. Timeline. Notes. Bibliography. Index. A true story of America's first black dynasty follows the family of Blanche Kelso Bruce, born a Mississippi slave in 1841, who amassed a real estate fortune, became the first black to serve a full Senate term, and broke racial barriers. Very good in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. DJ has slight wear, edgewear, and soiling. First edition. Stated. First printing [stated].…