Martin Luther King, Jr. — Stride Towards Freedom (1958)
Published in 1958, this volume is the primary source—Dr. King's own firsthand account of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the protest that crystallized the modern Civil Rights Movement and introduced the world to his philosophy of nonviolent resistance. To hold this copy is to hold the genesis of a dream, the original blueprint for a struggle that would redefine a nation.
The signature, bold and assured, transforms this historical document into a personal relic. It is a direct connection to Dr. King at the very moment his message was reaching the world, a silent witness to the courage and conviction that fill its pages.
This copy carries a distinguished provenance, having once resided in the library of Professor Dr. Michael Burawoy of the University of California, Berkeley—a scholar dedicated to the study of social movements and labor. This intellectual lineage adds a further layer of significance, connecting the book's revolutionary ideals to the academy they helped to shape.
Offered with a letter of provenance, this is a cornerstone acquisition for any collection dedicated to history, social justice, or the power of the written word to change the world. It is an heirloom of immense historical weight and profound inspiration.
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