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Worldwide Interesting People - by George L Lee (Paperback)

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  • Selected from his newspaper feature which appeared in most major black newspapers from 1945 to 1986, this fourth installment of George L. Lee's fascinating pen and ink portraits brings together black achievers from around the globe.
  • About the Author: The late George L. Lee was the author of several books.
  • 144 Pages
  • Social Science, Ethnic Studies

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Selected from his newspaper feature which appeared in most major black newspapers from 1945 to 1986, this fourth installment of George L. Lee's fascinating pen and ink portraits brings together black achievers from around the globe. Arranged chronologically (from Piankhi, an Ethiopian ruler of ancient Egypt, to Andre Watts, piano virtuoso), each drawing includes a cameo biography.



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"the portraits are excellent.... Recommended"-Library Journal; "interesting...a valuable contribution"-VOYA; "an inspirational collection"-Reference & Research Book News.



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The late George L. Lee was the author of several books. His works of art as well as his other published works, were originally run in a variety of newspapers.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .34 Inches (D)
Weight: .49 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Ethnic Studies
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Theme: African American Studies
Format: Paperback
Author: George L Lee
Language: English
Street Date: February 2, 2012
TCIN: 1006478846
UPC: 9780786467686
Item Number (DPCI): 247-41-4135
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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