"Rogers-isms, the Cowboy Philosopher on the Peace Conference" by Will Rogers is a comical collection of essays that cleverly examines the Peace Conference following World War I. Rogers uses his unique brand of satire to comment on the key events and individuals involved in the postwar negotiations. With his signature wit and observational style, Rogers tackles the complexities of political deal-making with jokes and engaging stories, turning serious topics into lighthearted reflections on President Wilson's role, various national reactions, and the oddities of politicians. This humorous approach offers a fresh and entertaining way to understand the political environment of the time.
Rogers-isms, the Cowboy Philosopher on the Peace Conference
By Will Rogers
Saddle up for a laugh as a cowboy philosopher ropes together jokes and anecdotes to poke fun at the serious business of world peace after a great war.
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About the AuthorWilliam Penn Adair Rogers was an American vaudeville performer, actor, and humorous social commentator. He was born as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, in the Indian Territory, and is known as "Oklahoma's Favorite Son". As an entertainer and humorist, he traveled around the world three times, made 71 films, and wrote more than 4,000 nationally syndicated newspaper columns. By the mid-1930s, Rogers was hugely popular in the United States for his leading political wit and was the highest paid of Hollywood film stars. He died in 1935 with aviator Wiley Post when their small airplane crashed in northern Alaska.
William Penn Adair Rogers was an American vaudeville performer, actor, and humorous social commentator. He was born as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, in the Indian Territory, and is known as "Oklahoma's Favorite Son". As an entertainer and humorist, he traveled around the world three times, made 71 films, and wrote more than 4,000 nationally syndicated newspaper columns. By the mid-1930s, Rogers was hugely popular in the United States for his leading political wit and was the highest paid of Hollywood film stars. He died in 1935 with aviator Wiley Post when their small airplane crashed in northern Alaska.
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