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The Will Rogers Book

The Will Rogers Book

Love, Paula McSpadden

Hardcover

Entertainment & Performing Arts20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1169739229
ISBN13: 9781169739222
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 222
Weight: 1.78
Height: 0.56 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Will Rogers Book, written by Paula McSpadden Love, is a comprehensive biography of the famous American humorist, actor, and social commentator, Will Rogers. The book chronicles Rogers' life from his humble beginnings as a cowboy in Oklahoma to his rise to fame as a vaudeville performer, radio personality, and Hollywood actor. Love delves into Rogers' unique brand of humor, which was characterized by his folksy, down-to-earth style and his ability to poke fun at politicians, celebrities, and society as a whole. She also explores his political views, which were often progressive and ahead of their time, and his role as a cultural icon during the Great Depression.The book includes numerous anecdotes and quotes from Rogers' speeches and writings, as well as photographs and illustrations that help bring his story to life. Love also provides insights into the personal life of Rogers, including his marriage to his wife Betty and his close relationship with his children.Overall, The Will Rogers Book is a fascinating and entertaining look at the life and legacy of one of America's most beloved entertainers. It offers a glimpse into the world of early 20th-century entertainment and politics, and sheds light on the enduring appeal of Rogers' humor and wisdom.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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