San Diego, CA: Avant Books / Slawson Communications. Very Good- with no dust jacket. 1985. First Printing. Softcover. 0-932238-25-4 . "narrates the fascinating evolution of the movement surrounding hte man Ras Tafari (born Tafari Makonnen in 1892) -- from this ancient spiritual heritage to Jamaican political activist Marcus Garvey's role in Ras Tafari's deification. In this thorough, objective examination, Jacobs traces the development of the Rastafarian movement from its Judeo-Christian roots to the lyrical prophesies of reggae music and the traditional lifestyle of the modern Rasta man." (rear cover). Stiff wraps, perfect bound, cover in green, yellow and red, map at front, glossary follows text. Full number line.; 6" x 9"; vi, 130 pp; Edgewear to covers, front cover with faint crease, prior owner name inked discretely at bottom of first page, 10 pages with underlining, one small spot to two adjoining pages. .

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Bookseller: Andrew Langer, Bookseller (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 6342
Title: Roots of Rastafari
Author: Jacobs, Virginia Lee
Format/Binding: Softcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good- with no dust jacket
Edition: First Printing
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0932238254
ISBN 13: 9780932238252
Publisher: Avant Books / Slawson Communications
Place of Publication: San Diego, CA
Date Published: 1985
Keywords: 0-932238-25-4
Bookseller catalogs: Music;

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