Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback [SIGNED 1ST]; The true story of the swashbuckling Black man - riverboat gambler, duelist, Don Juan, Army captain, and newspaper publisher - who became Governor of Louisiana in 1872

(Biography) HASKINS, James

New York: Macmillan Publishing, 1973. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. 5 3/4 X 8 3/8 Inches. 292 PP. Near Fine / Near Fine. Item #8862

Stated "First Printing" on the copyright page. Original price of $8.95 intact on front flap. Signed and dated by Haskins directly on the FFEP. SCARCE.

James Haskins was a prolific American author whose work gave voice to Black history, culture, and achievement at a time when such stories were often overlooked in mainstream publishing. Writing more than 100 books - spanning biographies, social histories, and children’s literature - he blended meticulous research with an accessible, narrative-driven style that brought figures like Martin Luther King Jr., Louis Armstrong, and Rosa Parks to life for new generations. Haskins treated storytelling as an act of preservation, illuminating the struggles and triumphs of African Americans with clarity and dignity. His legacy endures in classrooms and libraries, where his books continue to serve as foundational entry points into understanding America’s cultural and historical landscape.

Price: $200.00