William Allen White

William Allen White
William Allen White was a prominent American journalist, editor, and writer known for his influence on small-town America and his advocacy for progressive political causes. Born in 1868, he gained national recognition through his editorial work at the "Emporia Gazette" in Kansas, particularly with his essay "What's the Matter with Kansas?" in 1896. White authored several books, including "A Certain Rich Man" and "The Autobiography of William Allen White." His work earned him a Pulitzer Prize in 1923, and he became a significant voice in early 20th-century American political and social discourse.

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CHAPTER I IN WHICH WE BEGIN OUR SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY By rights Henry, being the hero of this story, should be introduced in the first line. But really there isn't so much to say about Henry—Henry J. Allen for short, as we say in Kansas—Henry J. Allen, editor and owner of the Wichita Beacon. And to make the dramatis personae complete, we may consider me as the editor of the Emporia Gazette, and... more...

CHAPTER IBEING STAGE DIRECTIONS, AND A CAST OF CHARACTERS Sunshine and prairie grass–well in the foreground. For the background, perhaps a thousand miles away or more than half a decade removed in time, is the American Civil War. In the blue sky a meadow lark’s love song, and in the grass the boom of the prairie chicken’s wings are the only sounds that break the primeval silence, excepting the... more...