An Uncommon Man: The Life & Times of Senator Claiborne Pell

Miller, G. Wayne

ISBN 10: 1611681863 / ISBN 13: 9781611681864

Published by Univ Pr of New England, 2011

University Press of New England; Hanover, 2011. Hardcover. First Edition. Signed by author and former Senator directly on title page. A Very Good, maroon boards and navy blue cloth spine with gilt lettering on spine, binding sturdy and intact, slightly bumped board corners, very mild scattered foxing top text block edge, couple of small smudge marks on fore-edge, slightly cocked, in a Very Good, some handling/scuff marks to panels, bit of edge/corner wear, Dust wrapper. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]. 324pp., acknowledgements, notes, indexed, b&w illustrations. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book. Seller Inventory # SKU1041438

Synopsis:

Claiborne Pell (1918–2009) was Rhode Island’s longest serving U.S. senator, with six consecutive terms from 1961 to 1997. A liberal Democrat, Pell is best known as the sponsor of the Pell Grants. He was also the force behind the creation of the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and a visionary in high-speed rail transportation and other areas. An early environmentalist and opponent of the Vietnam War, Pell left his mark on several treaties and peace initiatives. Born into the wealthy family that settled the Bronx, New York, Pell married Nuala O’Donnell, an heiress to the A&Pfortune. He lived on the waterfront in exclusive Newport, Rhode Island, yet was a favorite of blue-collar voters. Frugal and quirky, he believed in ESP and UFOs, and was often seen jogging in a sports coat and shorts. Both his hard work and his personality left an indelible mark on this small but influential state―and on America. This lively biography was written with the cooperation of the senator’s family, and with exclusive access to family records and the extensive archives at the University of Rhode Island.

About the Author: G. WAYNE MILLER is a filmmaker, staff writer at the Providence Journal, and author of seven books.

Bibliographic Details

Title: An Uncommon Man: The Life & Times of Senator...
Publisher: Univ Pr of New England
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Signed: Signed by Author
Edition: First Edition.