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A Skinny Dakota Kid Who Made Good

A Skinny Dakota Kid Who Made Good

Rogers, Will

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HumorLiterary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 142537381X
ISBN13: 9781425373818
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Dec 8 2005
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
A Skinny Dakota Kid Who Made Good is a memoir written by the famous American actor, humorist, and cowboy, Will Rogers. The book chronicles his life from his humble beginnings in Oklahoma, where he grew up as a poor rancher's son, to his rise to fame as a popular vaudeville performer, movie star, and political commentator. Rogers shares his experiences of growing up on the frontier, learning to ride horses and rope cattle, and his early attempts at performing in traveling shows. He also discusses his time as a cowboy in Argentina and his eventual return to the United States, where he began performing in vaudeville shows and gained a following for his witty humor and folksy charm.Throughout the book, Rogers shares his thoughts on a range of topics, including politics, the economy, and social issues of the day. He also reflects on his own success and the importance of staying true to oneself.Overall, A Skinny Dakota Kid Who Made Good is a charming and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on American life and culture in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for fans of Will Rogers and anyone interested in the history of American entertainment and politics.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Illiterate Digest, by Will Rogers. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076614321X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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