Author: W Rogers
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780380768080
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Will Rogers was America. Part Cherokee Indian and former cowboy, he captivated audiences around the world with sparkling gems of wisdom cloaked in gentle and uproarious country wit and astonishing rope tricks. His colorful life recently inspired a commercially successful and critically acclaimed Broadway musical -- winner of 6 Tony Awards. His words are as entertaining, inspiring and revelant today as they ever were. A simple, plain-spoken man, he was the voice of a nation during the '20s and '30s. Movie star, vaudeville headliner, radio commentator, his views and observations were syndicated daily and weekly in over 600 newspapers across the country. Here is the essential Will Rogers -- the story of his remarkable career, from Oklahoma "cowpuncher" to international star . . . and the warm, knowing and hilarious philosophies of the man embodied the heart and soul of the nation.
Never Met Man Didn't Lik
Author: W Rogers
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780380768080
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Will Rogers was America. Part Cherokee Indian and former cowboy, he captivated audiences around the world with sparkling gems of wisdom cloaked in gentle and uproarious country wit and astonishing rope tricks. His colorful life recently inspired a commercially successful and critically acclaimed Broadway musical -- winner of 6 Tony Awards. His words are as entertaining, inspiring and revelant today as they ever were. A simple, plain-spoken man, he was the voice of a nation during the '20s and '30s. Movie star, vaudeville headliner, radio commentator, his views and observations were syndicated daily and weekly in over 600 newspapers across the country. Here is the essential Will Rogers -- the story of his remarkable career, from Oklahoma "cowpuncher" to international star . . . and the warm, knowing and hilarious philosophies of the man embodied the heart and soul of the nation.
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780380768080
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Will Rogers was America. Part Cherokee Indian and former cowboy, he captivated audiences around the world with sparkling gems of wisdom cloaked in gentle and uproarious country wit and astonishing rope tricks. His colorful life recently inspired a commercially successful and critically acclaimed Broadway musical -- winner of 6 Tony Awards. His words are as entertaining, inspiring and revelant today as they ever were. A simple, plain-spoken man, he was the voice of a nation during the '20s and '30s. Movie star, vaudeville headliner, radio commentator, his views and observations were syndicated daily and weekly in over 600 newspapers across the country. Here is the essential Will Rogers -- the story of his remarkable career, from Oklahoma "cowpuncher" to international star . . . and the warm, knowing and hilarious philosophies of the man embodied the heart and soul of the nation.
Will Rogers
Author: Ben Yagoda
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806132389
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Biography of American humorist and entertainer Will Rogers discussing his career and personal life.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806132389
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Biography of American humorist and entertainer Will Rogers discussing his career and personal life.
The Writings of Will Rogers
Author: Will Rogers
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Will Rogers
Author: Betty Rogers
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806179198
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Of the many books written about Will Rogers, none can have the immediacy, firsthand knowledge, and personal perspective of this account by his wife, Betty Blake Rogers. Her story is of Will Rogers, from wayward youth to international celebrity. Will was born in 1879 in the Cherokee nation of Indian Territory, near what is now Oologah, and died in 1935 with Wiley Post in an airplane crash in Alaska. The period witnessed the passing of the frontier and the arrival of the air age, and Will Rogers became a unique part and interpreter of it all. "The book offers a ’unique insight’ into the Oklahoma cowboy who became a worldwide celebrity. Betty Rogers understood Will as no one else could, and her book amplifies the importance of a homegrown philosopher who captured the spirit of the American experience. Cowboy, showman, homespun pundit-Will left his mark in many ways, each of which is carefully developed in the book’s twenty-two chapters. Most notable, however, is Mrs. Rogers’s treatment of her husband’s character. Behind the facade lay a complex man who, despite his lack of formal education, had a grasp of modern psychology and world politics. Equally at home with cowboys and presidents, Will accepted both as human beings engaged in the larger arena of life, whether in the wide open spaces of Oklahoma or the confines of Washington....For those who would know Will Rogers in a familiar way, there is no better book than this reprint." Arizona and the West. "The best of all the books on the best of all the homespun philosophers as seen through the eyes of his wife." Midwest Book Review. "Folksy, detailed and loving, it offers a timeless glimpse at a real American hero of his time-and ours." American Way.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806179198
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 339
Book Description
Of the many books written about Will Rogers, none can have the immediacy, firsthand knowledge, and personal perspective of this account by his wife, Betty Blake Rogers. Her story is of Will Rogers, from wayward youth to international celebrity. Will was born in 1879 in the Cherokee nation of Indian Territory, near what is now Oologah, and died in 1935 with Wiley Post in an airplane crash in Alaska. The period witnessed the passing of the frontier and the arrival of the air age, and Will Rogers became a unique part and interpreter of it all. "The book offers a ’unique insight’ into the Oklahoma cowboy who became a worldwide celebrity. Betty Rogers understood Will as no one else could, and her book amplifies the importance of a homegrown philosopher who captured the spirit of the American experience. Cowboy, showman, homespun pundit-Will left his mark in many ways, each of which is carefully developed in the book’s twenty-two chapters. Most notable, however, is Mrs. Rogers’s treatment of her husband’s character. Behind the facade lay a complex man who, despite his lack of formal education, had a grasp of modern psychology and world politics. Equally at home with cowboys and presidents, Will accepted both as human beings engaged in the larger arena of life, whether in the wide open spaces of Oklahoma or the confines of Washington....For those who would know Will Rogers in a familiar way, there is no better book than this reprint." Arizona and the West. "The best of all the books on the best of all the homespun philosophers as seen through the eyes of his wife." Midwest Book Review. "Folksy, detailed and loving, it offers a timeless glimpse at a real American hero of his time-and ours." American Way.
The Papers of Will Rogers: The final years, August 1928-August 1935
Author: Will Rogers
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806137681
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
This fifth and final volume of The Papers of Will Rogers traces the career of Oklahoma’s beloved entertainer during his most popular years and extends beyond his death in 1935. By 1928, the Oklahoma humorist and commentator had reached national prominence through his newspaper columns, silent films, sound recordings, books, philanthropic endeavors, and lecture tours. His fame, fortune, and influence, however, had yet to crest. This volume showcases a wide variety of documents, including correspondence with some of the most significant figures of the day, revealing Rogers’s rise to fame as the nation’s leading social and political commentator and as a hugely popular star of radio, stage, and film. Rogers’s multifaceted career ended abruptly when he and the famous aviator Wylie Post died in an airplane crash in northernmost Alaska. This documentary history of his final years includes transcripts of radio broadcasts, contracts, and business documents, as well as nearly two hundred telegrams and letters to family, friends, and notable public figures—the majority of which have never before been published. It also covers the aftermath of his fatal airplane accident: the certificate of death, a first-person account of his funeral, settlement of his estate, efforts to pay tribute to his memory, and unauthorized attempts to capitalize on his fame.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806137681
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
This fifth and final volume of The Papers of Will Rogers traces the career of Oklahoma’s beloved entertainer during his most popular years and extends beyond his death in 1935. By 1928, the Oklahoma humorist and commentator had reached national prominence through his newspaper columns, silent films, sound recordings, books, philanthropic endeavors, and lecture tours. His fame, fortune, and influence, however, had yet to crest. This volume showcases a wide variety of documents, including correspondence with some of the most significant figures of the day, revealing Rogers’s rise to fame as the nation’s leading social and political commentator and as a hugely popular star of radio, stage, and film. Rogers’s multifaceted career ended abruptly when he and the famous aviator Wylie Post died in an airplane crash in northernmost Alaska. This documentary history of his final years includes transcripts of radio broadcasts, contracts, and business documents, as well as nearly two hundred telegrams and letters to family, friends, and notable public figures—the majority of which have never before been published. It also covers the aftermath of his fatal airplane accident: the certificate of death, a first-person account of his funeral, settlement of his estate, efforts to pay tribute to his memory, and unauthorized attempts to capitalize on his fame.
The Quotable Will Rogers
Author: Joseph H. Carter
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 9781423610649
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Will Rogers captured the hearts of Americans with his thoughtful political humor; his dedication to country, family and friends; and his amazing ability to speak truth to life's fundamentals. In this delightful new biography, author Joseph Carter covers the details of Rogers's family history, the many milestones in his professional life, and America's fascination with this incredible figure. Rogers's famous quotes and quips are woven throughout the book, making it a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish.
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
ISBN: 9781423610649
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Will Rogers captured the hearts of Americans with his thoughtful political humor; his dedication to country, family and friends; and his amazing ability to speak truth to life's fundamentals. In this delightful new biography, author Joseph Carter covers the details of Rogers's family history, the many milestones in his professional life, and America's fascination with this incredible figure. Rogers's famous quotes and quips are woven throughout the book, making it a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish.
The Best of Will Rogers
Author: Bryan B. Sterling
Publisher: M. Evans
ISBN: 9780871319135
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of writings and illustrations by actor Will Rogers.
Publisher: M. Evans
ISBN: 9780871319135
Category : American wit and humor
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A collection of writings and illustrations by actor Will Rogers.
The Autobiography of Will Rogers
Author: Will Rogers
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9781412811927
Category : Entertainers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents selections from cowboy philosopher Will Rogers' speeches, writings, and interviews that combine to provide a portrait of his life.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9781412811927
Category : Entertainers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Presents selections from cowboy philosopher Will Rogers' speeches, writings, and interviews that combine to provide a portrait of his life.
Will Rogers Speaks
Author: Will Rogers
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Will Rogers was quoted more often than any other source besides the Bible and Shakespeare. Now his insightful, never vulgar wit is brought together in a collection of sayings organized by topic.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Will Rogers was quoted more often than any other source besides the Bible and Shakespeare. Now his insightful, never vulgar wit is brought together in a collection of sayings organized by topic.
Will Rogers at the Ziegfeld Follies
Author: Will Rogers
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806123578
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
A collection of Rogers' writings and observations includes selections from his weekly articles and previously unpublished excerpts from his notes and correspondence
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 9780806123578
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
A collection of Rogers' writings and observations includes selections from his weekly articles and previously unpublished excerpts from his notes and correspondence