Presidential diversions : presidents at play from George Washington to George W. Bush / Paul F. Boller, Jr.
| Author/creator | Boller, Paul F. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | Orlando : Harcourt, ©2007. |
| Description | xi, 419 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Supplemental Content | Contributor biographical information |
| Supplemental Content | Publisher description |
| Supplemental Content | Sample text |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Boller's anecdotal histories have uncovered new aspects and hidden dimensions in the lives of our presidents. Now he turns to an uncharted--but unexpectedly revealing--element of our leaders' personalities as he brings us stories of what the presidents did for fun. In thumbnail portraits of every president through George W. Bush, Boller chronicles their taste in games, sports, and cultural activities. George Washington had a passion for dancing and John Quincy Adams skinny-dipped in the Potomac; Grover Cleveland loved beer gardens and Woodrow Wilson made a failed effort to write fiction; Calvin Coolidge cherished his afternoon naps, as did Lyndon Johnson his four-pack-a-day cigarette habit; Jimmy Carter was a surprisingly skilled high diver and Bush Senior loved to parachute. The sketches revitalize even the most familiar of our leaders, showing us a new side of our presidents--and their presidencies.--From publisher description. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2006019662 |
| ISBN | 9780151006120 |
| ISBN | 0151006121 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E176.1 .B884 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |