A Man From Kansas: The Story of William Allen White

By David Hinshaw

Book Overview

""A Man From Kansas: The Story of William Allen White"" is a biography written by David Hinshaw that chronicles the life of William Allen White, a prominent journalist, author, and political commentator from the state of Kansas. The book explores White's upbringing, education, and early career as a newspaper editor in Emporia, Kansas. It delves into White's political views and his involvement in various social and political movements of his time, including his advocacy for progressive reforms and his opposition to the Ku Klux Klan. The book also covers White's personal life, including his marriage to Sallie Lindsay and their family life together. Throughout the biography, Hinshaw paints a vivid picture of White's impact on American journalism and politics and his lasting legacy as a champion of free speech and democracy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162775084
• ISBN13: 9781162775081
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"