Pegler: Angry Man Of The Press (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258368463)

""Pegler: Angry Man of the Press"" is a biographical account of the life and career of Westbrook Pegler, an influential American journalist and columnist known for his controversial and often inflammatory opinions. Written by Oliver Pilat, the book delves into Pegler's upbringing, his early years in journalism, and his rise to national prominence as a syndicated columnist during the mid-20th century. The author explores Pegler's political views, which were characterized by a fierce anti-communism, as well as his sometimes contentious relationships with fellow journalists and public figures. Pilat also examines Pegler's personal life, including his marriages, family relationships, and struggles with alcoholism. Through a combination of archival research, interviews with Pegler's colleagues and acquaintances, and analysis of his writings, ""Pegler: Angry Man of the Press"" provides a nuanced and complex portrait of a complex and controversial figure in American journalism.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.

Author: Oliver Pilat
ISBN-10: 1258368463
ISBN-13: 9781258368463
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/09/2012
Pages: 298
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d