In the Governor's Shadow: The True Story of Ma and Pa Ferguson de Wilson, Carol O - 2014

Hardback. New. In 1915 Governor James Ferguson began his term in Texas bolstered by a wave of voter enthusiasm and legislative cooperation so great that few Texans anticipated anything short of a successful administration. His campaign was based on two key elements: his appeal to the rural constituency and a temporary hiatus from the effects of the continuous Prohibition debate. In reality, Jim Ferguson had shrewdly sold a well-crafted image of himself to Texas voters, carrying into office a bevy of closely guarded secrets about his personal finances, his business acumen, and his relationship with Texas brewers. Those secrets, once unraveled, ultimately led to charges brought against Governor Ferguson via impeachment. Refusing to acknowledge the judgment against him, Ferguson launched a crusade for regained power and vindication. In 1925 he reclaimed a level of political influence and doubled the Ferguson presence in Austin when he assisted his wife, Miriam, in a successful bid for the governorship.… Leer más

Univ of North Texas Pr, 2014. Hardcover. New. 400 pages. 9.00x6.50x1.00 inches.

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University of North Texas Press. As New in As New dust jacket. 2014. First Edition. hardcover with dustjacket. 1574415530 . Signed by the author on the title page, no other names or markings. ; Standard Book Size.; 302 pages; Signed by Author .