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The Story of Will Rogers

The Story of Will Rogers

Hardcover

Entertainment & Performing ArtsHistorical FiguresFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163215562
ISBN13: 9781163215562
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Will Rogers is a biography written by Jerome Beatty that chronicles the life of the famous American humorist, actor, and commentator, Will Rogers. The book begins with Rogers' humble beginnings in Oklahoma, where he was born to a Cherokee family in 1879. It follows his early years as a rancher and cowboy, his rise to fame as a vaudeville performer, and his eventual transition to Hollywood, where he starred in numerous films.Throughout the book, Beatty explores Rogers' unique brand of humor, which often touched on political and social issues of the day. He also delves into Rogers' personal life, including his marriage to Betty Blake and his close relationship with aviator Wiley Post.The Story of Will Rogers provides a fascinating look at one of America's most beloved entertainers and cultural icons. It is a well-researched and engaging biography that captures the spirit of a bygone era and the enduring legacy of a true American original.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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