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The book offers a vivid portrayal of H. L. Mencken's experiences in journalism during the golden age of print. It captures his dynamic role at the Baltimore Evening Sun, where his provocative editorials ignited public debate. Key highlights include his insights on presidential candidates from 1912 to 1940, his coverage of the Scopes trial, and his experiences as a war correspondent during World War I. Mencken also reflects on his travels, including a visit to Germany in 1938, and shares colorful anecdotes about Baltimore's notable figures and local politics.
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Thirty-Five Years of Newspaper Work, H. L. Mencken
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- Thirty-Five Years of Newspaper Work
- Subtitle
- A Memoir by H. L. Mencken
- Language
- English
- Authors
- H. L. Mencken
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 432
- ISBN13
- 9780801885563
- Category
- Journalism
- Description
- The book offers a vivid portrayal of H. L. Mencken's experiences in journalism during the golden age of print. It captures his dynamic role at the Baltimore Evening Sun, where his provocative editorials ignited public debate. Key highlights include his insights on presidential candidates from 1912 to 1940, his coverage of the Scopes trial, and his experiences as a war correspondent during World War I. Mencken also reflects on his travels, including a visit to Germany in 1938, and shares colorful anecdotes about Baltimore's notable figures and local politics.