Rebel At Large: Recollections Of Fifty Crowded Years

By George Creel

Book Overview

Rebel At Large: Recollections Of Fifty Crowded Years is a book written by George Creel, an American journalist and writer. The book is a memoir of the author's life, spanning fifty years of his experiences as a journalist, political activist, and government official. Creel's recollections begin with his early years in the newspaper industry, including his time as a reporter and editor for several newspapers. He then delves into his involvement in progressive politics, including his work with the Socialist Party and his support for labor unions. The book also covers Creel's time as the head of the Committee on Public Information during World War I, where he was responsible for shaping American public opinion about the war effort. He discusses his role in creating propaganda campaigns and his efforts to promote American patriotism and support for the war.Throughout the book, Creel reflects on his personal beliefs and values, including his commitment to free speech and his opposition to censorship. He also provides insights into the political and social issues of the time, including the fight for women's suffrage and the rise of the Communist Party in America.Overall, Rebel At Large offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent journalist and political figure during a tumultuous period in American history.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: 1163185566
• ISBN13: 9781163185568
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"