William Rockhill Nelson

The Story Of A Man, A Newspaper, And A City (1915)

von Kansas City Star

296 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

William Rockhill Nelson: The Story Of A Man, A Newspaper, And A City is a historical book written by the Kansas City Star in 1915. The book revolves around the life and achievements of William Rockhill Nelson, the founder of the Kansas City Star newspaper. The book also highlights the significant role played by Nelson in the development of Kansas City as a major metropolitan city. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of Nelson's life and career. The first chapter provides an overview of Nelson's early life and his journey to becoming a successful journalist. The subsequent chapters delve into his role in the establishment of the Kansas City Star and his vision for the newspaper. The book also highlights Nelson's philanthropic efforts, including his contributions to the development of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the University of Kansas City. Additionally, the book explores Nelson's political views and his involvement in the Progressive Era movement. Overall, William Rockhill Nelson: The Story Of A Man, A Newspaper, And A City provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the life and legacy of William Rockhill Nelson, and his impact on the growth and development of Kansas City.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.

• Themen: Lifestyle, Hobbys und Freizeit Heimatkunde, Familiengeschichte, Nostalgie Heimatkunde
• ISBN: 9781437365146
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.12.2008
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC