Buncombe Bob The Life and Times of Robert Rice Reynolds |
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| Author:
| Pleasants, Julian M. |
| Series title: | The James Sprunt Studies in History and Political Science Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8078-7908-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Publisher: | University of North Carolina Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $42.50 |
Book Description:
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Robert Rice Reynolds, senator from North Carolina from 1933 to 1945, was one of the most eccentric politicians in American history. His travels, his five marriages, his public faux pas, and his flamboyant campaigns provided years of amusement for his constituents. This biography rescues Reynolds from his cartoon-character reputation, explaining his political appeal and highlighting his contributions.
Robert Rice Reynolds, senator from North Carolina from 1933 to 1945, was one of the most eccentric politicians in American history. His travels, his five marriages, his public faux pas, and his flamboyant campaigns provided years of amusement for his constituents. This biography rescues Reynolds from his cartoon-character reputation, explaining his political appeal and highlighting his contributions.