Victor Lawson: His Time And His Work (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164513384)

""Victor Lawson: His Time And His Work"" is a biographical book written by Charles H. Dennis that chronicles the life and accomplishments of Victor Lawson. Lawson was a prominent figure in the newspaper industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and he played a significant role in shaping the political and social landscape of Chicago. The book provides a detailed account of Lawson's upbringing, his early career as a journalist, and his eventual rise to prominence as the owner and editor of the Chicago Daily News. It also explores Lawson's political beliefs and his involvement in various social causes, including the fight for women's suffrage and the push for better working conditions for laborers. Throughout the book, Dennis provides insight into the challenges and obstacles that Lawson faced during his career, including clashes with rival newspaper owners and the pressures of maintaining a successful newspaper in a rapidly changing industry. Overall, ""Victor Lawson: His Time And His Work"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of the most important figures 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: Charles H. Dennis
ISBN-10: 1164513389
ISBN-13: 9781164513384
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 496
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d