Earl K. Long: The Saga of Uncle Earl and Louisiana Politics

Baton Rouge, Louisana: Louisiana State University Press, 1990. BA2 - A first edition (First printing stated with numberline starts at "1") hardcover book SIGNED by Michael L. Kurtz and Morgan D. Peoples on the front free endpaper in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling, chipping, and crease on the edges, scattered scratches, rubbing and scuffing, light tanning and shelf wear. Book has some bumped corners, some scattered light stains on the page edges, light discoloration and shelf wear. Southern Biography Series, William J. Cooper, Jr., Editor. 9.5"x6.5", 312 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Earl Kemp Long was an American politician and the 45th Governor of Louisiana, serving three nonconsecutive terms. Long, known as "Uncle Earl", connected with voters through his folksy demeanor and colorful oratory. He departed from other southern politicians of his time by promoting a progressive agenda, expanding school-lunch programs, teacher pay, public-works projects, and minority voting rights. His sometimes erratic behavior - including a liaison with New Orleans stripper Blaze Starr - did not affect his electoral success. Long served as governor from 1939 to 1940, 1948 to 1952, and 1956 to 1960. He was nominated in the summer of 1960 to the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 8th congressional district, since disbanded because of demographic changes, but he died before he could take office. He was elected as lieutenant governor and served from 1936-1939. Trying to keep a close hand in state government, Long failed in three other bids to be elected lieutenant governor, in 1932, 1944, and 1959. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.