Robert
Hartley
Author and Editor
After 40 years as a journalist working on newspapers and in public relations, Robert E. Hartley turned to writing books, mostly about Illinois politics and history. Counting two books written while he was an editor, he has written, co-written and edited 13 books. In addition, he is published in history magazines in Illinois, Colorado and Arizona.
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Obesssed: The Presidency and Illinois Senators Percy, Stevenson III and Simon
These three former U.S. Senators from Illinois were actively in the hunt to become President of the United States. Xlibris/Sniktau, $47.99/24.99
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Power, Purpose & Prison:
Stories About Former Illinois GovernorsThese 11 former Illinois governors are a mixed bag of personalities, ambitions and attempts at further glory. And yes … 3 went to prison. Xlibris/Sniktau $31.99/$17.99
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The Dealmakers of Downstate Illinois: Paul Powell, Clyde L. Choate,
John H. StelleTwo downstate Illinois legislators and one former governor influenced major public policy debates during 1945-1975. SIU Press $27.50
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Battleground 1948: Truman, Stevenson, Douglas, and the Most Surprising Election in Illinois History
Against odds and public polling in 1948, Illinois voters elected Democrats for governor, U. S. senator, and down-ballot offices, while giving Harry S. Truman its electoral votes. SIU Press. $39.50
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The Heroic and the Notorious:
U.S. Senators from IllinoisSince statehood in 1818, U. S. senators from Illinois have played quiet, loud and controversial roles in national and state affairs. With David Kenney. SIU Press, $29.50
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Paul Simon:
The Political Journey of an
Illinois OriginalThe journalistic and political career of one of Illinois’s most respected public figures, 2009. SIU Press. $29.95
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Winfield’s Golden Era of Sports
How decades of champions, heroes and dynasties shaped the rich athletic tradition of Winfield, Kansas.
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Paul Powell of Illinois:
A Lifelong DemocratWhen public official Paul Powell died, more than $800,000 in cash was found in his hotel room and other locations. SIU Press. $22.50
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Saving Yellowstone:
The President Arthur Expedition of 1883Chester A. Arthur was the first president of the U. S. to visit Yellowstone, as part of an effort to save the park.
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Lewis and Clark in the Illinois Country: The Little-Told Story
Lewis and Clark spent five months in the Illinois Country preparing for their expedition.
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Death Underground:
The Centralia and West Frankfort Mine DisastersTwo Southern Illinois coal mine disasters killed 230 men in 1947 and 1951. SIU Press. $29.95
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An Uncertain Tradition: U.S. Senators From Illinois 1818-2003
Hartley and Kenney’s first volume chronicling the career’s of Illinois U.S. Senators. SIU Press, 2003
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Big Jim Thompson of Illinois
An early political biography of the man who served in office longer than any other Illinois governor.
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Charles H. Percy:
A Political PerspectiveCharles H. Percy, U.S. Senator from Illinois, wanted most of all to be president of the United States.