I Sought My Brother: An Afro-American Reunion

Counter, S. Allen; David L. Evans; Alex Haley [Foreword]; [Stephen Jay Gould]

Published by MIT Press, Cambridge, MA, 1981

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First edition. Signed by Allen Counter and inscribed to biologist Stephen Jay Gould on front paste down, calling him "a great friend and colleague. I really enjoyed teaching Nat Sci 36 with you. Good reading and Warmest regards, [signed] Allen Counter." Dated 1982. Fine in Near Fine unclipped dust jacket, spine panel a little sunned. Samuel Allen Counter (1944-2017) was an African American professor of neurology and founder of Harvard's Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations. In this book he and engineer David Evans discuss meeting in the rainforest of Suriname, South America amongst the natives, also of African descent. This event was covered in a 1978 PBS TV documentary. Seller Inventory # 140940170

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Title: I Sought My Brother: An Afro-American Reunion

Publisher: MIT Press, Cambridge, MA

Publication Date: 1981

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First Edition.

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