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Roots: The Saga of an American Family is a historical novel by Alex Haley that traces his ancestry back to Kunta Kinte, a Senegalese man who was captured and sold into slavery in the 18th century. The novel, which was published in 1976, explores the lasting impact of slavery on American culture and is considered a pivotal work in African American literature. It was adapted into a groundbreaking television miniseries that aired in the same year, further popularizing Haley's work and themes.