Biography from heytotobooks

Kentucky Historical Society, Frankfort (1st Printing, 1997). Stapled softcover, 23pp, illustrated wraps. Clean and unmarked, colors bright, binding intact. About the pamphlet: The State of Kentucky played an important role in the life of Abraham Lincoln. To note that Kentucky was merely the birthplace of Lincoln overlooks the significant influence this state had on Lincoln's journey to… Read more about this item

~~NON-PERSONAL INSCRIPTION BY AUTHOR ON TITLE PAGE~~ Kansas City Star Books (Stated 1st Edition, 2007). Softcover. Clean and unmarked, binding tight. Colors on cover bright. ABOUT THE BOOK: This little-known book has the complete, well-researched story of William Allen White, the "Sage of Emporia," written for the lay reader. The author, Beverly Olson Buller, is a former librarian from Winfield,… Read more about this item

Kansas City Star Books (Stated 1st Edition, 2010). HARDCOVER. No dust jacket issued. Like new condition: clean, unmarked, binding tight. Gift quality. ABOUT THE BOOK: In her brief life, Mary White's spunk and spirit left their mark on her hometown. After she died in a riding accident, her father poured his heart and his renowned storytelling skills into a loving essay… Read more about this item

Lawrence, KS: University of Kansas Press (1st Edition, 1957). Hardcover with gray boards and dust jacket, 38 pages. Former museum copy; only sign of that is a small shelving sticker on front cover. Dust jacket is scuffed and has several small closed and open tears and chipping. Book is clean and unmarked, with a square, tight binding. ABOUT THE BOOK: Since… Read more about this item

New York: Harper & Brothers (Stated "New Edition", 1883). Two-volume set of hardcover books, 1,277 pages total. No dust jackets, as issued. Ex-library, with the expected labels, markings, and wear. Card pockets inside front covers of each volume. Pages are toned, with numerous small, closed tears and spotting on some pages. Solidly bound,… Read more about this item

Lexington, Kentucky: Privately Printed (1st Edition, 1966). Seven-page staple-bound pamphlet with red covers. Like new condition. When "Miss Belle" Breezing died, Time magazine devoted practically all of its obituary column to the passing of the "famed Lexington, Kentucky proprietress of the most orderly of disorderly houses." In this pamphlet, William H. Townsend recounts the story of his visit to Madam… Read more about this item

Dark Hills to Westward: The Saga of Jenny Wiley. ~~INSCRIBED BY ANNE CAUDILL, WIFE OF HARRY CAUDILL, ON TITLE PAGE. ANNE CAUDILL WROTE THE EPILOGUE FOR THIS EDITION.~~The Jesse Stuart Foundation, Ashland, Kentucky (1st thus, 1994). Very good hardcover and dust jacket. Would be considered "like new" except for previous owner's small address sticker on ffep. Not price clipped/no… Read more about this item

A Personal Glimpse of William Allen White. El Dorado, KS: The Butler County Historical Society (1st Printing, 1983). Staplebound softcover pamphlet, 8 pages. Like new condition.

El Dorado's Willie White. El Dorado, KS: The Butler County Historical Society (1st Printing, 1983). Staplebound softcover pamphlet, 17 pages. Like new condition. William Allen White (February 10, 1868 – January 29, 1944) was an American newspaper editor, politician, author, and leader of the Progressive movement. Between 1896 and his death, White became a spokesman for middle America. At… Read more about this item

Madam Belle Brezing. Buggy Whip Press (1st Edition, 1983). Hardcover with red cloth boards and gilt titles, with dust jacket. Dust jacket is in rough condition, with numerous small tears and chipping, sticker residue at the top of front cover, spine faded, and a 2" diagonal closed tear on the front, extending from the top of the spine. The book… Read more about this item