Maury Maverick, A Political Biography

Maury Maverick, A Political Biography by Richard Henderson. Published by University of Texas Press, Austin, TX, 1970. 1st Edition. Hardbound in Glassine Protected DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Good in Good DJ. Discarded Library Book. 386 Pgs. ISBN 0292700903. LCCN 75-134494. Foreword by Joe B Frantz. Maury Maverick was described as the first US Congressman from Texas to achieve national and even international stature for the right reasons. He was in the forefront of liberalism, a Democrat ready to attack FDR whenever he felt that Roosevelt was flagging in his enthusiasm for reform. He was honest to the point of rudeness, and he belonged to the ''damn the torpedoes'' class that pulls ahead regardless of political consequences. Illustrated with black & white photos. Description text copyright 2010 BooksForComfort. Item ID 22237.