The Tale of a Fox: As Kansans Know Alfred M. Landon (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Burt Comer

9780332193540: The Tale of a Fox: As Kansans Know Alfred M. Landon (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0332193543 ISBN 13: 9780332193540

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A sharp, koristiti look at a Kansas political figure

This book offers a critical look at Alf M. Landon, through the lens of a Kansan who questions the propaganda around his rise to power. A frank narrative questions the myths and sizes up the man behind the campaign.

The text mixes humor, history, and pointed critique to trace Landon’s career from college days to the governorship, highlighting clashes over policy, debt, relief programs, and the agricultural and oil industries. It presents a conspiratorial, populist view of political life in Kansas during the 1930s and invites readers to weigh the claims of ballyhoo against the realities on the ground.

Learn how the book portrays Landon’s early reputation and nickname, and how public image compared with actions.
See how the author treats land deals, oil interests, and relationships with farmers and banks.
Explore debates over relief programs, budget balancing, and agricultural policy in the era.
Understand the author’s perspective on political campaigns, party loyalties, and the use of propaganda.

Ideal for readers of Kansas history, mid-20th‑century politics, and biographical works that challenge public legends about political figures.

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