The Roosevelt I Knew

The book is in good condition, with a sturdy hardcover binding. The pages show typical age-related yellowing, but there are no inscriptions or library markings. The dust jacket is not present, but the book remains a well-preserved example of mid-century publishing.

"The Roosevelt I Knew" by Frances Perkins, published by The Viking Press in New York, is a detailed biography of Franklin D. Roosevelt, first published in 1946. This specific copy is a fourth printing from January 1947. Frances Perkins, the first female U.S. Cabinet member, offers an insider’s perspective on Roosevelt’s presidency and the New Deal, making this work a significant historical document. This edition provides readers with a rare glimpse into the political strategies and personal dynamics of the Roosevelt administration. While this book is not a first edition, its availability in this printing adds value for collectors interested in mid-20th-century political history. The hardcover binding is intact, and the book is free from library markings or inscriptions.