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Herbert Hoover: The Man and His Work

By Vernon L. (Vernon Lyman) Kellogg

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the remarkable story of a man whose tireless efforts to bring food to hungry children transformed him into a symbol of hope amid the devastation of war.

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2009-07-22
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Summary

"Herbert Hoover: The Man and His Work" by Vernon L. Kellogg is a story of an American hero whose actions resonated across the world. The book opens with Hoover's arrival in Warsaw, greeted as a savior by grateful Polish children, setting the stage for understanding his impactful role in global humanitarian efforts. Concentrating on his relief work during and following World War I, the biography shows Hoover's deep compassion, especially his dedication to feeding starving children, painting a portrait of a man who embodied American ideals on an international scale and establishing Hoover as a central figure in alleviating suffering during times defined by widespread hardships.

About the Author

Vernon Lyman Kellogg was an American entomologist, evolutionary biologist, and science administrator. A major contribution was his study of bird lice and their hosts. He established the Department of Zoology at Stanford University in 1894, and served as the first permanent secretary of the National Research Council in Washington, D.C.

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