"Will Rogers: Ambassador of Good Will, Prince of Wit and Wisdom," written by P.J. O'Brien with an appreciation by Lowell Thomas, published by The John C. Winston Co., 1935, first edition, hard back, 288 pages, dust jacket, excellent condition, illustrated with photographs. Millions laughed at his humor, but no one ever felt the sting of a prick. Millions laughed and cried at his motion pictures, but no one could ever criticize a line. The quips and the quiet philosophy were his. It was home-spun, wholesome and clean. Humorist, comedian, philosopher, unofficial statesman, humanitarian--all of these was the one-time "Cherokee Kid," but above all, he was the typical American. The world was his audience and though he walked with kings, he never lost the common touch. Unlike so many books, this is a volume to be read and reread, and different from books of transient value in that this is a work of permanent worth. Here is a gold mine of philosophy and satire; of wit and witticisms; of quips about people you know, subjects familiar to you, situations you appreciate. But unlike treasure that requires deep digging and is consumed, these nuggets are ever ready to be seized, to be enjoyed, yet always to remain.

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