The Growth of American Democracy: Social, Economic, Political

New York: D. Appleton-Century, 1939. First Edition. Review Copy, with publisher's review material laid in. Association Copy, INSCRIBED in the year of publication on the half-title page by the authors to playwright George Middleton and his wife, activist and actress Fola La Follette: "For Fola and George / with hearty greetings / Jeannette P. Nichols / Roy F. Nichols / June 18, 1939."

Middleton's nephew David's ownership stamp on the front pastedown.

New Jersey-born playwright, director, and producer George Middleton served as president of the Dramatists Guild of America from 1927 to 1929. He is perhaps best remembered today for his instrumental role in creating the Minimum Basic Agreement, a collective bargaining agreement that covers benefits, rights, and protections for Writers Guild of America members. Middleton was also known for his collaborations with Guy Bolton, including the successful 1917 stage comedy "Polly With a Past," basis for the 1920 film adaptation.

The daughter of Senator Robert M. "Fighting Bob" La Follette and women's suffrage leader Belle Case, Flora Dodge "Fola" La Follette was a stage actress, teacher, and writer as well as an activist for the women's suffrage and labor movements. She married Middleton in 1911.

Very Good plus, lacking the dust jacket, with boards lightly rubbed and corners slightly bumped.

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