The Memoirs Of Herbert Hoover: Years Of Adventure, 1874-1920 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258010423)

The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: Years of Adventure, 1874-1920 is a memoir written by the 31st President of the United States, Herbert Hoover. The book covers the period of his life from his birth in 1874 up to the year 1920, when he was appointed as the head of the American Relief Administration. The memoir is divided into two parts. The first part covers Hoover's early life, his education, and his career as a mining engineer. Hoover describes his adventures in various parts of the world, including Australia, China, and Russia. He also talks about his experiences during World War I, where he played a key role in organizing relief efforts for war-torn Europe.The second part of the book focuses on Hoover's political career. He talks about his involvement in the Republican Party and his work as Secretary of Commerce under Presidents Harding and Coolidge. Hoover also discusses his unsuccessful bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 1920.Throughout the memoir, Hoover provides insights into his personal life and his views on various issues. He discusses his beliefs in individualism, free enterprise, and limited government. He also talks about his humanitarian work and his belief in the power of private philanthropy to solve social problems.Overall, The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover: Years of Adventure, 1874-1920 provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most accomplished and controversial presidents.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: Herbert Hoover
ISBN-10: 1258010429
ISBN-13: 9781258010423
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2011
Pages: 524
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.31d