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The Story of Will Rogers

The Story of Will Rogers

Beatty, Jerome

Hardcover

Entertainment & Performing ArtsHistorical Figures20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1432603043
ISBN13: 9781432603045
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2005
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Will Rogers by Jerome Beatty is a biography of the famous American humorist and actor, Will Rogers. The book traces Rogers' life from his early days in Oklahoma, where he was born in 1879, to his rise to fame as a vaudeville performer, radio personality, and Hollywood star. The author explores Rogers' unique brand of humor, which combined witty observations about politics and society with a folksy charm that endeared him to millions of fans. Beatty also delves into Rogers' personal life, including his marriage to Betty Blake and his close relationship with his children.Throughout the book, Beatty provides a vivid portrait of the times in which Rogers lived, from the Wild West of his youth to the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. He also examines Rogers' political views, which were often controversial but always rooted in his deep love for America and its people.The Story of Will Rogers is a fascinating and engaging biography that captures the spirit of one of America's most beloved entertainers. Whether you are a fan of Rogers' humor or simply interested in the history of American entertainment, this book is sure to entertain and enlighten.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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