Cecil Andrus: Politics Western StyleAndrus, four-term governor of Idaho and former US Secretary of the Interior under President Carter, brings his irascible charm to the task of reflecting upon his life as a politician. He reminisces frankly and honestly, giving particular attention to his fight to preserve the environment in his home state and throughout the nation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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INTRODUCTION | 1 |
A POLITICAL ACCIDENT | 8 |
GOVERNING LIKE A NORMAL GUY | 28 |
Copyright | |
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