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Fire at Eden's Gate: Tom McCall and the Oregon Story

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Oregon governor (1967-1975) Tom McCall personified the sweeping environmental movement of the '60s and '70s. Thomas Lawson McCall was a giant in his era. Impetuous and flamboyant, imposing and outrageous, he fascinated America as a refreshingly candid and forthright leader in a field — politics — that usually breeds deception. This biography recalls his important work in cleaning up a polluted Willamette River, his work in preserving Oregon?s beaches for all, and his help in establishing the Oregon Bottle Bill. Published for the first time are accounts that explain McCall's disastrous 1954 political campaign for Congress; his continuous quarrels with Oregon Senator Mark O. Hatfield; the harsh treatment he endured from Oregon Senator Bob Packwood; and McCall's own deal-making with Oregon power broker, Glenn Jackson, that imperiled his career. Brent Walth has created a candid portrait of an impetuous, flamboyant showman whose forthright manner put him at odds with the profession of politics as it is currently practiced.

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"A remarkable biography of a remarkable Oregon governor."
-- President Bill Clinton

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"Tom McCall was one of the most vivid figures in recent American politics, and this book does justice to his ornery, visionary, outrageous, and inspiring life. Not just Oregonians, but anyone with a taste for outsized characters will enjoy this biography."
-- David S. Broder

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"A revealing portrait of an American original. There was something goofily, marvelously Lincolnesque about him. More than a governor, he would have been an ideal candidate for president — what a wonderful one he would have been."
-- Studs Terkel

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A biography of the former Oregon governor. Covers McCall's early career, focusing on his plans for protecting Oregon's natural resources, and discusses McCall's 1954 campaign for Congress, his on- going quarrels with Oregon Senator Mark Hatfield, GOP backroom deals aimed at ruining McCall's hopes of becoming governor, and McCall's deals with Oregon power broker Glenn Jackson. Contains b&w photos.
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An impetuous, flamboyant, imposing, and outrageous showman, Oregon Governor Tom McCall fascinated America as a refreshingly candid and forthright politician.

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 529-539) and index.
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JRaabe1099, November 20, 2006 (view all comments by JRaabe1099)
This book is so important to the understanding of the mindset and culture of Oregonians that it ought to be required reading for every high school senior and for every person that runs for public office in Oregon.

Great Book about our former governor who had such a great vision for our state.
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ISBN:
9780875952475
Subtitle:
Tom McCall and the Oregon Story
Author:
Walth, Brent
Publisher:
Oregon Historical Society Press
Location:
Portland :
Subject:
Biography
Subject:
Political
Subject:
United States - State & Local
Subject:
Oregon
Subject:
Governors
Subject:
Oregon Politics and government 1951-
Copyright:
1994
Series Volume:
no. H-465
Publication Date:
July 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
580
Dimensions:
9.24x6.33x1.69 in. 2.50 lbs.
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Product details 580 pages Oregon Historical Society Press - English 9780875952475 Reviews:
"Review" by , "A remarkable biography of a remarkable Oregon governor."
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"Review" by , "Tom McCall was one of the most vivid figures in recent American politics, and this book does justice to his ornery, visionary, outrageous, and inspiring life. Not just Oregonians, but anyone with a taste for outsized characters will enjoy this biography."
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"Review" by , "A revealing portrait of an American original. There was something goofily, marvelously Lincolnesque about him. More than a governor, he would have been an ideal candidate for president — what a wonderful one he would have been."
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"Synopsis" by , An impetuous, flamboyant, imposing, and outrageous showman, Oregon Governor Tom McCall fascinated America as a refreshingly candid and forthright politician.
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