Written by
General Powell, Colin L., American, 1937 - 2021
Published by
Persico, Joseph E., American, 1930 - 2014
Odile Jacob Publishing, French
Subject of
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
United States Army, American, founded 1775
Date
1995
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W x D (open): 8 11/16 × 11 15/16 × 1 1/4 in. (22.1 × 30.3 × 3.1 cm)
H x W x D (closed): 8 11/16 × 5 11/16 × 1 1/4 in. (22.1 × 14.4 × 3.1 cm)
Caption
This is the French edition of General Colin L. Powell's autobiography, published in the United States as My American Journey. This autobiography covers General Powell's life and military career. The book begins with his birth in Harlem and covers his 35 years of Army service including the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and his time serving as the first African American Joint Chief of Staff.
Description
A paperback French edition of General Colin L. Powell’s autobiography, titled Un Enfant du Bronx [A Child from the Bronx], originally published as My American Journey in the U.S. The white cover features a color portrait of General Powell wearing eyeglasses. Above General Powell’s portrait in large red text is the title “UN ENFANT DU BRONX”. Below General Powell’s image in black text is “Avec la collaboration de JOSEPH E. Persico.” The spine of the jacket includes the title of the book and the Odile Jacob publisher’s logo. On the reverse of the book is a summary written in black French text. The numbered last page of the book is 550.
Place printed
France, Europe
Classification
Books and Published Materials
Type
autobiographies
books
Topic
Domestic life
Education
Families
Government
International affairs
Language
Men
Military
Politics
U.S. History, 1969-2001
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
Object number
A2022.101.1.42.6
Restrictions & Rights
© Odile Jacob Publishing
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5db8bd19f-df29-4e01-9ac5-73ac9b50c5f0

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