The Americanization Of Edward Bok (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169739871)

The Americanization of Edward Bok is an autobiographical book written by Edward Bok, a Dutch-American author and editor. The book narrates the story of Bok's journey from a young Dutch immigrant to becoming the editor-in-chief of Ladies' Home Journal, one of the most popular magazines in America at the time. Bok shares his experiences of growing up in poverty in Amsterdam and his struggles to adapt to American culture and language. He also describes his early career as a journalist and his rise to success in the publishing industry. The book offers a unique perspective on the American immigrant experience, as Bok shares his observations on American society and culture, including his views on education, work ethic, and social customs. Throughout the book, Bok emphasizes the importance of hard work, determination, and perseverance in achieving success in America. He also highlights the role of education in empowering individuals to achieve their goals and contribute to society. Overall, The Americanization of Edward Bok is a fascinating and inspiring account of one man's journey to achieve the American Dream. It provides a valuable insight into the immigrant experience and the opportunities and challenges that come with pursuing success in America.Afterward, Edward found out that, as a matter of fact, it was the President's only copy. Though the boy did not then appreciate this act of consideration, his instinct fortunately led him to copy the speech and leave the original at the President's stopping-place in the morning.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: Edward Bok
ISBN-10: 1169739873
ISBN-13: 9781169739871
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.79lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.56d