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William Rockhill Nelson: The Story Of A Man, A Newspaper, And A City (1915)

William Rockhill Nelson: The Story Of A Man, A Newspaper, And A City (1915)

Kansas City Star

Paperback

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesRegional: Midwest

ISBN10: 1165154498
ISBN13: 9781165154494
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 296
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.62 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
William Rockhill Nelson: The Story Of A Man, A Newspaper, And A City is a biography written by the Kansas City Star in 1915. The book tells the story of William Rockhill Nelson, the founder and editor of the Kansas City Star newspaper. It chronicles his life from his early years in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to his move to Kansas City, Missouri, where he established the newspaper that would become one of the most influential in the region. The book explores Nelson's personal and professional life, including his politics, his relationships, and his impact on the city of Kansas City. It discusses the challenges he faced in establishing the newspaper, including competition from other papers and financial difficulties. It also delves into his editorial philosophy and the role the newspaper played in shaping public opinion in the city and beyond. Throughout the book, the authors paint a vivid picture of Nelson as a complex and multifaceted figure, driven by a deep sense of civic responsibility and a commitment to journalistic integrity. They also provide a detailed history of the city of Kansas City, from its early days as a frontier town to its emergence as a major cultural and economic center. Overall, William Rockhill Nelson: The Story Of A Man, A Newspaper, And A City is a fascinating look at the life and legacy of one of America's most important newspaper publishers, and a compelling portrait of the city he helped to shape.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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