The Story Of Jerry Simpson

By Annie Le Porte Diggs and Diggs Annie Le Porte

Book Overview

The Story of Jerry Simpson is a biographical book written by Annie L. Diggs. It tells the story of Jerry Simpson, a self-made man who rose from being a poor farmer to a member of the United States Congress. The book chronicles his life from his humble beginnings in Kansas to his rise in politics and his eventual fall from grace. Jerry Simpson was born in 1842 in Maine and moved to Kansas in 1870 to start a farm. He struggled for many years, but eventually became successful and was elected to the Kansas State Legislature in 1877. He later served in the United States Congress from 1891 to 1895. The book explores Simpson's political career and his views on issues such as agriculture, labor, and tariffs. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and his relationship with his children. Throughout the book, Diggs portrays Simpson as a man of integrity who fought for the common people. She also highlights the challenges he faced as a populist in a time when the political establishment was dominated by wealthy elites. Overall, The Story of Jerry Simpson is a fascinating account of a remarkable man who overcame adversity to make a significant impact on American politics. It offers a unique perspective on the history of Kansas and the United States during the late 19th century.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: 1163780367
• ISBN13: 9781163780367
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"