The Secret Diary of Harold L. Ickes: The Lowering Clouds 1939-1941

The book is in a durable hardcover format with a green spine and cream boards. The spine and binding are intact, with no visible dust jacket. There are no inscriptions or signatures, and it is not an ex-library copy. The pages are clean, and the overall condition is very good, with minor wear consistent with age.

The Secret Diary of Harold L. Ickes, Volume III: The Lowering Clouds 1939-1941, authored by Harold L. Ickes, is published by Simon and Schuster in New York, 1955. This hardcover edition captures the turbulent political climate from 1939 to 1941 through the eyes of Ickes, who served as the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. This volume provides a unique insider's perspective on pivotal historical events leading up to World War II. While the copyright page states 1954, this specific printing is from 1955. The book is a significant resource for historians and political enthusiasts, offering a rare glimpse into the era's political machinations. Its condition further enhances its value as a collectible item.