The Lonely Warrior: The Life and Times of Robert S. Abbott by OTTLEY, Roi - 1955

H. Regnery Co, 1955-01-01. Hardcover. Very Good. Publisher: Henry Regnery Company<br>Date of Publication: 1955<br>Binding: hardcover<br>Edition: 1st Edition<br>Condition: Very Good<br>Description: The Chicago Defender was an important Newspaper that was published for the American Negro. This is an Original, 1955 First Edition book with Dust Jacket! This old book with dust jacket is clean, solid and in great shape! This is a hardcover book with 366 pages. This is definitely Not a former library book The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. The pages are clean with no soiling, writing or tears.The dust jacket is also in great shape! The DJ shows some light edgewear (No Chips). I have placed the DJ in a fresh mylar jacket and this old book looks and feels great! We always ship in a sturdy cardboard box!<br>

1955. OTTLEY, Roi. THE LONELY WARRIOR: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF ROBERT S. ABBOTT. Chicago: Henry Regnery Company, 1955. 8vo., green cloth with gilt stamping on the spine; 381 pages. First Edition. Roi Ottley was an African-American journalist whose writings on political and racial issues in the military and on the home front were broadcast on WMCA's "New World A-Coming" radio programs from 1944 to 1957. Robert Sengstacke Abbott (1870-1940) was born in Georgia, the son of slaves. He obtained a law degree from Kent College of Law in Chicago but was unable to practice because of his race. In 1905 he founded "The Chicago Defender," which became to most-widely circulated black newspaper in the country. Abbott became one of the first self-made black millionaires in the process. This biography is scarce and I have been unable to locate any other copy for sale. Signed presentation from Ottley on the front endpaper: "For Marie & Ted with warmest personal regards, Roi O., Aug. 9,… Read More