{"product_id":"south-dakota-crusader-francis-cases-road-to-congress-paperback","title":"South Dakota Crusader: Francis Case's Road to Congress - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eStephen L. Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSouth Dakota Crusader\u003c\/em\u003e portrays a principled and accomplished man who spent the first half of his life preparing for national public service.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book takes an in-depth look at Francis Case's life and times up to the day before he officially becomes a U. S. congressman. It begins by describing his family background and early years as one of five children born in rural Iowa, where his Methodist-minister father served 10 pastorates before accepting a new assignment in South Dakota's Black Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNext, Francis's high school, college, Marine Corps service, teaching, and graduate school careers are discussed in detail. The story then turns to his newspaper endeavors in Rapid City, Hot Springs, and Custer; and his involvement as a civic leader and unabashed Black Hills promoter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, the book recounts his three attempts to be elected to Congress, and the Epilogue contains a summary of his congressional career. As the story unfolds, short updates about his close-knit family are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 586\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 10, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51748625842464,"sku":"9780978960018","price":30.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/469b329e5b0c344b2fec1de38e778747.webp?v=1779912771","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/south-dakota-crusader-francis-cases-road-to-congress-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}