Buy this book on-line McCroskey, W. E : W. E. McCroskey. Four Typescripts, Two Signed
Collection of four original typescripts on beige paper. Two of the typescripts are signed by W. E. McCroskey. No date, circa 1948. Two were typed in Spokane, Washington. 8 1/2" x 11." Each typescript is one page. Typescripts are very clean and intact. There are a few horizontal fold lines, perhaps original, on each typescript. There is slight wrinkling on the paper and one typescript has a small split at the edge along one of the fold lines. Each typescript is Fine. "W. E. McCroskey" is printed on each typescript. W. E. McCroskey was an American writer, lawyer, and politician. McCroskey was born in Monroe County, Tennessee and later moved to eastern Washington. In 1895, he was admitted to the state bar in Whitman County. He worked as a lawyer in Palouse, Colfax, and Walla Walla. McCroskey also became Mayor of Walla Walla and was the Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Washington. One of his most famous writings is a poem called, "The Pioneers of the Northwest," which is an ode to northwestern pioneers amid their trials and tribulations on their journey west. In this collection, there are two poems and two essays. One poem is called, "If We Only Knew," and is a thoughtful meditation that laments the pervasive vice of judgementality. The other poem is untitled but is a Christmas poem. This poem has McCroskey's signature in black pen which reads, "W. E. McCroskey." One of the essays is called, "What Is the New Deal?" In this essay, McCroskey makes a plea to readers to not question the intentions of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal and supports the New Deal by connecting its principles with those of the Declaration of Independence. The other essay is titled, "The Family Home and Christmas Tree," which reflects upon childhood, its connection to the family home and family values, and how Christmas relates to both childhood and family. This essay is signed in blue pen by McCroskey and reads, "Will M. McCroskey." Biographical information about McCroskey cited from "From Our Corner," a Washington Secretary of State blog.. Manuscript. Book Condition: Collectible-Fine. Binding: No Binding Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of McCroskey, W. E : W. E. McCroskey. Four Typescripts, Two Signed. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including out-of-print books, libri antichi, incunabula, livres rares and fine bindings. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |