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Sarge
The Life and Times of Sargent Shriver
by Scott Stossel
ISBN: 1588341275
ISBN-13: 9781588341273
Format: Hardcover
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"This is a superbly researched, immensely readable political biography...."
-- Publishers Weekly
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Smithsonian Inst Pr
Published date: 2004
Size: 6.75 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 2.7 pounds
Pages: 704
Publisher's Notes
An illuminating biography of the man who has arguably touched more lives than any American since FDR.
Working for four presidents over six decades, R. Sargent "Sarge" Shriver founded the Peace Corps, launched the War on Poverty, created Head Start and Legal Services for the Poor, started the Special Olympics, and served as ambassador to France. Yet from the moment he married Joseph P. Kennedy's daughter Eunice in 1953, Shriver had to navigate a difficult course between independence and family loyalty that tended to obscure his incredible achievements.
Scott Stossel, through complete access to Shriver and his family, renders the story of his life in cinematic detail. Shriver's myriad historical legacies are testaments to the power of his vision and his ability to inspire others. But it is the colorful personality and indomitable spirit of the man himself—traits that allowed him to survive the Depression, WWII, and the Kennedy family—that will inspire readers today to expand the "horizons of the possible." 40 b/w photographs.
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Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Smithsonian Inst Pr, 2004. Little to no cover wear; slight spine lean; gift inscription on endpaper; pages are clean and crisp; binding tight. DJ is very lightly shelfworn; price intact on flap. . ISBN: 1588341275. First Edition. HARD COVER. VERY GOOD/VERY GOOD. Illus. by Photographs. SHRIVER SARGENT 1915 PEACE CORPS. ( more information) Offered by Eureka! Books (United States)
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Washington, DC: Smithsonian Books. VG+/NF. 2004. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Red and yellow paper-covered boards with gilt titles; dust jacket protected in removable, clear, archival sleeve. Very light soiling to edges, owner label to front pastedown. ; B&W Photographs; 8vo; 761 pages . ( more information) Offered by Adams Avenue Book Store (United States)
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Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Smithsonian Inst Pr, 2004. NOT an ex library book. Book has very light creases on first few pages. 761 clean interior pages. Dust jacket has crease on front endflap, no chips or tears, price is not clipped.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Fine. 9 1/4". ( more information) Offered by Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller (United States)
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Washington, D. C.: Smithsonian Inst Press, 2004 Foreword by Bill Moyers. Hardcover. 761 pages. Oversize. Near Fine in VG+ dj (dj has some spotting on copper-colored title lettering; else Near Fine).. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. Illus. by A section of b/w Photos. Just Over 9 Inches Tall. ( more information) Offered by Artists + Authors (United States)
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Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Smithsonian Inst Pr, 2004. Pages are tight, clean & bright, a few dog ears & wrinkles. Jacket in crystal-clear polyester protector sleeve. Binding firm and straight, sewn signature. 761 pages, notes, bibliography & indexed. Boards, spine, edges and corners very good. If needed for reference, research, analysis, dissertation or just enjoyment this is the one.. Number Line 2345. Cloth Spine Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good Price Intact. 9 1/4 X 6 1/4 X 2 1/4. ( more information) Offered by Charles E. Peck (United States)
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Smithsonian Inst Pr, 2004. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Boards/edges have light wear. Binding good, text free of notes. DJ has some scuffs, light wear at edges/spine, no tears.Fast Shipping and Free Confirmation on all Domestic Orders! ( more information) Offered by 11 Giles Bookstore (United States)
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Washington D.C.: Smithsonian Books, 2004 xxx, 761 pp., illus., biblio., index; 24 cm. AS NEW. Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/air, except by special arrangement.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Collectible. ( more information) Offered by Left Coast Books (United States)
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Washington D.C.: Smithsonian Books, 2004 xxx, 761 pp., illus., biblio., index; 24 cm. AS NEW. Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/air, except by special arrangement.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Collectible. ( more information) Offered by Left Coast Books (United States)
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Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian, 2004. Hard Cover. Scott Stossel -- 1st Edition 1st Printing -- FINE/FINE -- copy of Sarge -- The Life and Times of Sargent Shiver. Large 8vo. 761pp. Quarter bound in mustard yellow paper boards over a rust paper spine with mustard endpapers and gilt-stamping to the spine. Illustrated with 24 pages of black-and-white photographs. Foreword by Bill Moyers. The hinges are strong, the corners are sharp, and the text is clean and tight throughout. The pictorial dustwrapper is in Fine condition and retains the publisher's original price of $32.50 at the top right corner of the front flap. The dustwrapper is free of chips, creases, and tears. A lovely copy of Shriver's biography. Published by: Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian, 2004 First edition. ( more information) Offered by Printers Row Fine and Rare Books (United States)
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Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institute Fine/Fine. 2004. 1st Edition 1st Printing Size=6.5"x9.5" Hard Cover w/Dust Jacket 761pgs(Index) Clean, tight & bright. No ink names, tears, chips, foxing etc. Price unclipped. ISBN 1588341275 Keywords: Political Biography, Sargen Shriver, Democratic Party, Kennedy Family, Peace Corps, U.S. Embassador. ( more information) Offered by Ed Conroy Bookseller - edconroybooks.com (United States)
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Washington, D.C., U.S.A.: Smithsonian Books, 2004. Foreword by Bill Moyers. As new, unread copy, in fine, mylar-protected dust jacket. 761 pp, with index.. ISBN: 1588341275. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover. As New/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. SHRIVER SARGENT 1915 PEACE CORPS. ( more information) Offered by Joe Staats, Bookseller (United States)
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good, good Smithsonian Books Washington, DC 2004 First First 761, illus., notes, bibliography, index, small chip at top of DJ spine, minor wear to spine, DJ rear flap creased Foreword by Bill Moyers. Stossel, through complete access to Sargent Shriver and his family, renders the story of his colorful life in cinematic detail--from his monumental achievements such as founding the Peace Corps and the Special Olympics, to marrying a Kennedy. ( more information) Offered by Ground Zero Books, Ltd. (United States)
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Stossel, Scott
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.: Smithsonian Inst Pr. New in New dust jacket; New. 2004. First Edition. Hardcover. Brand new first edition partial cloth hardcover and dust jacket in mint condition. Mylar cover. . ( more information) Offered by SVIRDEN BOOKS (United States)
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Stossel, Scott
Washington DC Smithsonian Books 2004 Second printing 761pp. Octavo [23 cm] 1/2 red cloth over tan boards with title gilt stamped on backstrip. Near fine/Very good. Minor discoloring to extremities of boards. Inscribed by the subject's daughter, Maria Shriver in black ink on the half-title. Inscription reads: "To ____ , Best - Wishes - Maria - Shriver" ( more information) Offered by Ken Sanders Rare Books, ABAA (United States)
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