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The Black RussianThe Black Russian is the incredible true story of Frederick Bruce Thomas, born in 1872 to former slaves who became prosperous farmers in Mississippi. After his father was brutally murdered, Frederick left the South and worked as a waiter in Chicago and Brooklyn. Seeking greater freedom, he traveled to London, then crisscrossed Europe, and in a highly unusual choice for a black American at the time went to Russia. Because he found no color line there,
The Black Russian is the incredible true story of Frederick Bruce Thomas, born in 1872 to former slaves who became prosperous farmers in Mississippi. After his father was brutally murdered, Frederick left the South and worked as a waiter in Chicago and Brooklyn. Seeking greater freedom, he traveled to London, then crisscrossed Europe, and--in a highly unusual choice for a black American at the time--went to Russia. Because he found no color line there, Frederick settled in Moscow, becoming a rich and famous owner of variety theaters and restaurants. When the Bolshevik Revolution ruined him, he barely escaped to Constantinople, where he made another fortune by opening celebrated nightclubs as the "Sultan of Jazz." However, the long arm of American racism, the xenophobia of the new Turkish Republic, and Frederick's own extravagance landed him in debtor's prison. He died in Constantinople in 1928.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Grove Press
Published: 04/08/2014
ISBN: 9780802122292
Pages: 306
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 1.00d
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★★★★★ 5
Attractive, Simple, And Well-Made
Size: 7.7" x 7.7" x 1.7", Color: Orange (Metal Glided)
I use this as a "catchall". A place to stash things like my wallet and keys when I enter the door, so that I don't use them (I had been prone to that!). It serves it's purpose well. It's both sturdy and attractive, and a good size for a "catchall". Recommended for those like me who need such things.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
★★★★★ 4
Good quality, orange color
Size: 7.7" x 7.7" x 1.7", Color: Orange (Metal Glided), Size: 7.7" x 7.7" x 1.7", Color: Orange (Metal Glided)
The quality is surprisingly good but the color is much more orange toned in person.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Holder
Size: 7.7" x 7.7" x 1.7", Color: Black (Metal Silvered)
It’s great for my keys and wallet and other stuff I use it every day
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Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Very nice leather catch all
Size: 7.7" x 7.7" x 1.7", Color: Black (Metal Glided)
Lovely tray. High quality.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Easy to travel
Color: Black
Purchased for travel. Fits my bracelets, watch and my phone. Plenty of room, easy to fold flat to put on my suitcase.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2026
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