Theodore Roosevelt
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In 1898, at the start of the Spanish-American War, three regiments of volunteer American soldiers were formed to go to war. The most celebrated of them, the 1st United States Volunteer Calvary, also known as "The Rough Riders," was led by Lieutenant Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. A motley crew of cowboys and Ivy League scholars, the Rough Riders were hastily trained and thrown into battle in less-than-ideal circumstances. This is Roosevelt's eyewitness...
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Project Gutenberg
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Originally published after Roosevelt's death, this collection of letters written to his children over the course of some thirteen years, from 1898 to 1911, was a popular success, revealing Roosevelt to be a loving father and charismatic teacher intent on communicating a love of life, learning, and the outdoors.
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“Hunting the Grisly and Other Sketches” by Theodore Roosevelt is an enthralling collection of tales and essays that vividly captures the essence of the American West during a time of exploration and adventure. This book is more than just a series of hunting stories; it's a profound reflection on nature, wildlife, and the human spirit's connection to the wild. Roosevelt, a renowned figure in early conservation and a former President of the United...
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A Dusty Tomes Audio BookIn Cooperation with Spoken Realms
The Winning of the West by Theodore Roosevelt. A Major US History Series in six volumes. G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1889. Volume One-From the Alleghanies to the Mississippi, 1769—1776
Narrated by Joseph TablerNote-This book is "read as written." It was published in 1889. It is in the public domain.
We all know of Theodore Roosevelt being the US president from 1901 to 1909, an American politician,...
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The firsthand account of the life of adventurer, scholar, war hero, and twenty-sixth president of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. There must be the keenest sense of duty, and with it must go the joy of living. Here, in his own words, Theodore Roosevelt recounts his remarkable journey from a childhood plagued with illnesses to the US presidency and beyond. With candor and vivid detail, this personal account describes a life guided by a restless...
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In 1914, with the well-wishes of the Brazilian government, Theodore Roosevelt, ex-president of the United States; his son, Kermit; and Colonel Rondon travel to South America on a quest to course the River of Doubt. While in Brazil, Theodore is also tasked with a "zoogeographic reconnaissance" of the local wilderness for the archives of the Natural History Museum of New York. In addition to the perils of the incredibly difficult and dangerous terrain,...
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"If I had not spent my year in North Dakota, I would never have become President of the United States," declared Theodore Roosevelt. The future statesman took his first steps toward the highest office in the land in the Dakota Badlands of the 1880s, where he began his transformation from aristocrat to democrat. Roosevelt left his home in the East as Theodore, but he returned as "Teddy," a rugged outdoorsman and soon-to-be hero of the Rough Riders....
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Modern Library
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1999
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First published in 1882, "The Naval War of 1812" is the first book by future United States president Theodore Roosevelt. Written two years after he graduated from Harvard, this seminal study of naval strategy was the culmination of several years of research by Roosevelt that he began while a college student. The book examines the naval battles between the United States and Great Britain during the War of 1812 and presents the facts in an unbiased...
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Skyhorse Pub
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c2011
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Regarded as one of the greatest Presidents of The United States, Theodore Roosevelt led a full and vibrant life that reflected his storied personality and presence. "The Autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt" is an invaluable literary work and a true gift to readers, as it is a glimpse into the psyche of such an enigmatic historical figure. Roosevelt led a life rich in accomplishments not limited to his being the youngest president in United States...
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Random House
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c1995
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Theodore Roosevelt was a colorful adventurer, statesman, and president. But he always felt that the most essential role he played was that of father to his six children. In A Bully Father, noted historical editor Joan Paterson Kerr brings together a collection of his letters, spanning the years between 1898 and 1919, which convey all the boundless affection he felt for his family. Although Roosevelt's responsibilities often took him far from home,...
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The Century co
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1901
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Politician, soldier, naturalist, and historian-a century after the peak of his multifaceted career, Theodore Roosevelt remains a towering symbol of American optimism and progress. This collection of speeches and commentaries from 1899 through 1901 embodies the Rough Rider's enduring ideals for attaining a robust political, social, and personal life. The twenty-sixth president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919) served as Chief Executive...