The Autobiography of William Allen White [Hardcover] William Allen White

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1946 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of The Autobiography of William Allen White bears the marks of a life well-read. Published in the aftermath of World War II, White’s memoirs offer a first-hand account of a pivotal era in American history, from the Gilded Age through the Great Depression and two World Wars. As the iconic editor of the Emporia Gazette, White’s writing championed progressive causes and earned him a Pulitzer Prize. His autobiography provides a window into the life of one of America’s most influential journalists and social commentators, whose witty and incisive prose shaped public discourse for decades. Despite its wear, this copy invites readers to immerse themselves in White’s vivid recollections and penetrating insights into the political, cultural, and literary currents that shaped the nation.