anika99 Posted September 25, 2011 Report Posted September 25, 2011 This book was written in the mid 1970's.I have heard it was awesome.The lead character is a black cowboy.I haven't been able to find any info on the author.Would appreciate any info or get someone's take on the book who have read it.Thanks
Troy Posted September 25, 2011 Report Posted September 25, 2011 Anika99, the most recent publication of Jason's book I could find a record of was from 1985 pubed by Holloway House the ISBN's are 0870677187 9780870677182 Jason Grant's saga of a renegade cowboy named Coal, who went from slave to be called "El Diablo Negro" (The Black Devil). An unforgettable portrait of one of the many ex-slaves who became cowboys. There are many sources with which you can use the information to find this book (many use the same data), but you can look around deeper in the search results and maybe you'll get lucky. I'm curious why are you looking for THIS particular book? If you are interested in similiar stories you might consider Leonce Gaither's I Dreamt I Was in Heaven - The Rampage of the Rufus Buck Gang: http://aalbc.com/authors/leonce_gaiter.html
anika99 Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Posted September 26, 2011 Anika99, the most recent publication of Jason's book I could find a record of was from 1985 pubed by Holloway House the ISBN's are 0870677187 9780870677182 Jason Grant's saga of a renegade cowboy named Coal, who went from slave to be called "El Diablo Negro" (The Black Devil). An unforgettable portrait of one of the many ex-slaves who became cowboys. There are many sources with which you can use the information to find this book (many use the same data), but you can look around deeper in the search results and maybe you'll get lucky. I'm curious why are you looking for THIS particular book? If you are interested in similiar stories you might consider Leonce Gaither's I Dreamt I Was in Heaven - The Rampage of the Rufus Buck Gang: http://aalbc.com/authors/leonce_gaiter.html From the reviews on amazon...this sounds like a special book and i was curious about the author.I have not read the book yet.I'm going to see if the library has it.I haven't been able to find anything on the author.I don't know if he's still alive but i'm definitely going to check this book out.Check out the reviews on amazon herehttp://www.amazon.com/Coal-Jason-Grant/dp/087067718 I heard about this book a little while back...usually i don't care for westerns but i feel this one maybe different. 1
Troy Posted September 26, 2011 Report Posted September 26, 2011 Cool, but with so many other books that are actually available I would not fixate too much on this particular title. Besides, Amazon customer reviews not not exactly the most reliable.
Getemchip Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Yes, my name is also Jason Grant...That's my Pops! 1
Getemchip Posted October 25, 2011 Report Posted October 25, 2011 Yes, my name is also Jason Grant...That's my Pops! & Very unapologetically, it's the best work of Black Fiction ever written! 1
anika99 Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Posted October 25, 2011 Yes, my name is also Jason Grant...That's my Pops! & Very unapologetically, it's the best work of Black Fiction ever written! Ahhhhh....bless your heart for stopping by.I still haven't had a chance to read it though.The library here doesn't carry it and it was quite expensive to get else where due to it being out of print.
St_Clinton Posted September 13, 2014 Report Posted September 13, 2014 This book was written in the mid 1970's.I have heard it was awesome.The lead character is a black cowboy.I haven't been able to find any info on the author.Would appreciate any info or get someone's take on the book who have read it.Thanks I know that this post is old, but this post is how I found this site. Anyway, I was in a bookstore and skimming through the Western section when it caught my eye. I have read this book several time and love it. I wish my copy wasn't so battered from my reading it. Sadly I don't think that Hollywood could ever capture the true greatness of this book if it was turned into a movie... 1
Troy Posted September 16, 2014 Report Posted September 16, 2014 Coal: The Saga of Coal from Slave to El Diablo Negrito (The Black Devil)
Guest Posted August 25, 2015 Report Posted August 25, 2015 Yes, my name is also Jason Grant...That's my Pops!and your mom is Etta?
Guest Made me proud to know he and your mom Posted September 29, 2015 Report Posted September 29, 2015 Jason, is your mom Etta? She was my mentor and boss for many years. Etta gave me a copy of Coal when it was first published in the 70's and I read it. Coal was well written and kept me interested from beginning to end. You were in elementary school then. Coal made me proud to know your parents. I've been looking for a copy because mine was lost years ago. Wanted to share it with my family. 1
Guest Posted November 20, 2015 Report Posted November 20, 2015 On September 24, 2011 11:27:03 PM, anika99 said: This book was written in the mid 1970's.I have heard it was awesome.The lead character is a black cowboy.I haven't been able to find any info on the author.Would appreciate any info or get someone's take on the book who have read it.Thanks I read it about 20 years ago. and I couldn't put it down. 1
Guest Posted March 7, 2016 Report Posted March 7, 2016 I know that it is a very strong possibility that this will never be read,however I have been in LOVE with this book FOREVER. Sadly I can not find one under $379. If I could afford it I would have it, NO DOUBT. I've tried to hint about it being a nice birthday present. But with the economy as it is I don't think that will happen. Should anyone know where I can get a decent copy at a more reasonable price please email me at sajby55@gmail.com I know this may sound silly to some but I have always felt that it was one of the most beautiful LOVE STORIES that I ever read. 1
Guest Coals #1 fan Posted October 1, 2016 Report Posted October 1, 2016 Hello Coal is the best book I've ever read and also have long to find a company as mine is work out. Mr Grant I would love to get in touch with you and discuss somethings about your father's book
Guest tonyynot2433@gmail.com Posted October 27, 2016 Report Posted October 27, 2016 The book is awesome, I mean the best cowboy book in the World no hold bars!!!!!!!! If I had my way, Quentin Tarantino and Spike Lee would sit in a room, with me there of course and create the movie together. Each of them bring there A+ game. Picture that combination, working with that story. ideals from, tonyynot2433@gmail.com
Guest Larry Posted March 8, 2017 Report Posted March 8, 2017 This book is awesome!! I read it several years ago and I have searched for it and now I'm getting close to havong my oen copy.
Guest John Posted July 30, 2017 Report Posted July 30, 2017 This book is out of print. I found two used copies, one for $717.00 on amazon.com, and one for $290.00 on AbeBooks.com.
Troy Posted July 30, 2017 Report Posted July 30, 2017 With the number of other great books still in print, it is lost on me why anyone would consider paying hundreds or dollars to read this particular book, or to even obtain a physical copy of it. If anyone disagrees I'm open to opposing opinions. @Getemchip there seems to be an opportunity to make some money here. Do you have a few copies of your dad's book laying around?
Guest Some Guy Posted January 19, 2018 Report Posted January 19, 2018 Mannnn, I read this book back in the early nineties, when I was in prison. I must say, for a young, incarcerated, uneducated kid, "Coal" was inspiring, crazy entertaining, and even educating. Solomon Pinkney was a bad guy, but he and Cole actually grew to love each other like family - and he taught Cole many of the things that later made him successful. No doubt, this is one of the best, if not THE best book I have ever read. If you know anyone in prison, they may be able to get their hands on a copy. Another good, rare read is "Stack a Dollar", by Elroy Waters.
Guest Lawrence brown Posted May 13, 2018 Report Posted May 13, 2018 Can u sale me the book for a fair price call me 3463216629
Guest eviemac Posted October 27, 2018 Report Posted October 27, 2018 Hello, my name is evie I've actually read Coal 3 times and I found it very interesting I loved it! The brother that wrote the book maybe out of commission I couldn't find any info on him either. The book was awesome and I still have it!
Guest Mil Posted December 1, 2018 Report Posted December 1, 2018 I'm looking for a copy for a Christmas gift at a decent price.
Guest DLowUnder Posted March 20, 2019 Report Posted March 20, 2019 I'm a navy Vet. And at night after taps I would lie in my bunk and read Coal. And at muster each and every morning my fellow ship mates would gather around me so I could tell them about what i had read the previous night.. After`I had finished reading the book it was passed around my whole ship of over 30000 mean and women needless to say it was torn and battered when i got it back But my fellow sailors who did read it said it was one of the best books they had ever read in their lives. And as for me it truly remains the best novel I have ever read; And I'm one who has read a lot of books having spent quite a lot of time at sea... I don't have it anymore.. I believe I loaned it to someone and it was never returned to me...I wish I could find it again to have my kids read it...The name is Charles Whitaker...
Guest Reggie SmithSr Posted January 22, 2020 Report Posted January 22, 2020 On October 25, 2011 at 7:55 AM, Getemchip said: & Very unapologetically, it's the best work of Black Fiction ever written!
Guest Reggie SmithSr Posted January 22, 2020 Report Posted January 22, 2020 Man let me tell you when I say there's not a better book out there... I love that book and BEEN telling people about it but didn't know the author and you say that's ya pops
Guest Grace Posted January 30, 2020 Report Posted January 30, 2020 On 9/25/2011 at 12:27 AM, anika99 said: This book was written in the mid 1970's.I have heard it was awesome.The lead character is a black cowboy.I haven't been able to find any info on the author.Would appreciate any info or get someone's take on the book who have read it.Thanks Yes. I have the book. I love black cowboys. My husband bought the book for me many years ago. I read it more than once. It's that good. I am sure you can get a copy at Amazon.com
Troy Posted January 30, 2020 Report Posted January 30, 2020 The next person who explicitly recommends buying a book from Amazon on this site will be drawn and quartered; I don't care if the is available on AALBC.com or not ]
Troy Posted September 2, 2020 Report Posted September 2, 2020 Guest "Evie" I did not approve your post for the reason mentioned above.
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