Alfalfa Bill. An Intimate Biography

GORDON HINES

Publication: Oklahoma Press, 1932, Oklahoma City

First edition. 8vo. Limited deluxe edition of 375 copies set apart for private presentation of which this is number 177 presented to R. H. Chase and signed by Wm. H. Murray, Governor of Oklahoma, and Gordon Hines, his biographer. 16.5 cm x 24 cm. Two-tone Decorated cloth, frontis. [portrait], ix, [1], 308 pp., foreword, illustrated. Vivid and spectacular biography of Alfalfa Bill Murray, Oklahoma's very unusual governor. The book provides a detailed account of Murray's life, starting from his humble beginnings in Texas to his rise to political power in Oklahoma. Throughout the book, Hines explores Murray's political career, including his time as governor of Oklahoma and his failed attempts to become president of the United States. He also delves into Murray's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his struggles with alcoholism. Time magazine said about Governor Murray "He is the political darling of poor men everywhere. He is scorned by the literate and urbane; yes he is probably better read then the average run of U. S. Presidents." Fine, bright, square copy without dust jacket, as issued.

Inventory Number: 31793