Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Idaho History by Randy Stapilus (English) Pap

Description: Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Idaho History by Randy Stapilus Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Idaho History features fourteen short profiles of notorious bad guys, perpetrators of mischief, visionary if misunderstood thinkers, and other colorful antiheroes from the history of the Gem State. It reveals the dark side of some well-known ... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Idaho History features fourteen short profiles of notorious bad guys, perpetrators of mischief, visionary if misunderstood thinkers, and other colorful antiheroes from the history of the Gem State. It reveals the dark side of some well-known and even revered characters from Idahos past—both part-time Jerks and others who were Jerks through and through. They include:Ezra Pound, native Idahoan and celebrated poet, who followed the slippery slope of socialism into full-on fascism, became a sycophant of Hitler and Mussolini, and eventually stood trial in the US for treason.Lyda Shaw, Idahos most notorious serial killer, whose marry-and-bury modus operandi enabled her to make a literal killing on her late husbands life insurance policies.Caleb Lyon, the second territorial governor of Idaho, who used his social prominence and political connections to make a very comfortable living (sometimes shored up with his own embezzled funds), dodging any of the actual duties that came with his political appointments, and doing precious little else. Author Biography Randy Stapilus is an author, blogger, newsletter publisher, and former newspaper reporter and editor. He also wrote It Happened in Idaho and Outlaw Tales of Idaho, published by Globe Pequot Press. A longtime Idaho resident, he now lives in Carlton, Oregon, with his wife, Linda, and a varying number of dogs. Long Description Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Idaho History features fourteen short profiles of notorious bad guys, perpetrators of mischief, visionary if misunderstood thinkers, and other colorful antiheroes from the history of the Gem State. It reveals the dark side of some well-known and even revered characters from Idahos past-both part-time Jerks and others who were Jerks through and through. They include: Ezra Pound, native Idahoan and celebrated poet, who followed the slippery slope of socialism into full-on fascism, became a sycophant of Hitler and Mussolini, and eventually stood trial in the US for treason. Lyda Shaw, Idahos most notorious serial killer, whose marry-and-bury modus operandi enabled her to make a literal killing on her late husbands life insurance policies. Caleb Lyon, the second territorial governor of Idaho, who used his social prominence and political connections to make a very comfortable living (sometimes shored up with his own embezzled funds), dodging any of the actual duties that came with his political appointments, and doing precious little else. Feature Illuminating the lives of the bad guys who shaped American history Details ISBN0762793260 ISBN-10 0762793260 ISBN-13 9780762793266 Format Paperback Author Randy Stapilus Short Title SPEAKING ILL OF THE DEAD JERKS Language English Media Book Residence Boise, ID, US Country of Publication United States Series Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Histo Pages 192 DEWEY 364.10922796 Imprint TwoDot Books Place of Publication Guilford Publisher Globe Pequot Press NZ Release Date 2015-11-23 US Release Date 2015-11-23 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-11-23 UK Release Date 2015-11-23 Audience General AU Release Date 2015-10-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137143937;

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