Theodore Roosevelt
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First published in 1900, "The Strenuous Life" is a collection of essays and speeches by American President Theodore Roosevelt. The title comes from his famous 1899 speech, also called "The Strenuous Life", which is included in this collection. In this well-known address, Roosevelt argues that the application of great effort in all our work and the striving to overcome hardship were ideal characteristics to be embraced by Americans for the betterment...
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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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"In the issue of The Outlook for June 18 there was a quotation from a letter of an Anti-Imperialist correspondent, who, in speaking of Egypt and the Philippines, stated that the proper course to pursue was to protect countries of this nature by international agreement, the writer citing in support of his theory the way in which many small powers had their territories guaranteed by international agreement.
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The letters included in this volume were written by Theodore Roosevelt to his children during a period of more than twenty years. Deep and abiding love of children, of family and home--this was the dominating passion of his life. Whenever he was separated from them--in the Spanish War, or on a hunting trip, or because they were at school--he sent his children these messages of constant thought and love, for they were never for a moment out of his...
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While he is best known for being the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt is also remembered for his immense love of nature, animals, and game hunting. "African Game Trails" is Roosevelt's memoirs about a hunting trip to Africa that he took with his son Kermit in 1908. In the text, he vividly describes the country in exotic detail, depicting the enthusiastic thrill of the hunt, as well as the beauty of the animals he tracked. He...
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There may be no better example of American individualism and rugged outdoorsman than the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. In this volume we find two of Roosevelt's works on hunting, "Hunting Trips of a Ranchman", and "The Wilderness Hunter", combined into one volume. Roosevelt, who as President would bring some 230 million acres of land under the protection of the National Parks and Forest Services, was an avid naturalist and...
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Roosevelt felt that "the domain of literature must be ever more widely extended over the domains of history and science." In this collection of essays and addresses, he proves just that, topically discussing literature, history, and science in chapters such as "Citizenship in a Republic," "Dante and the Bowery," and "The Search for Truth in a Reverent Spirit."
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A firm believer in true Americanism, Roosevelt practiced what he preached. This book is largely based on a collection of articles he published in the Metropolitan magazine. Roosevelt felt that a great nation must be able to endure self-sacrifice and practice self-defense.
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Originally published in 1902, this early work on Hunting trips on the Prairie and mountains is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. This is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Its chapters include; A trip after mountain sheep and Still hunting Elk on the mountains.
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In 1909, the Smithsonian Institution commissioned ex-President Theodore Roosevelt to collect specimens of African wildlife for the National Museum. Roosevelt went to Africa with his son Kermit, several prominent naturalists, and many journalists, thereby initiating the safari industry and setting the standard for the big game hunt. Yet Roosevelt never killed for thrills, instead hunting only specific animals in the amounts requested by the Smithsonian....
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This transcript of a speech given by Roosevelt at New York City's Carnegie Hall on March 20, 1912 is a classic of American political rhetoric. He was a candidate for president under the banner of the "Bull Moose" Progressive Party that year. In this brief text, Roosevelt affirms his faith in the wisdom of the American people and their ability to govern themselves.
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Published in 1882, when he was just twenty-four years old, this lively and at times pugnacious history established Roosevelt as somewhat of an iconoclast among historians, as he set out to disprove the prevailing idea that America's naval victories in the War of 1812 were due more to luck than to skill. Volume One begins by discussing the causes of the war and the conflicting views of America and Britain. It describes battles on the ocean and on lakes...
13) Oliver Cromwell
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Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) overthrew the English monarchy and turned England into a short-lived Commonwealth. Drawing comparisons to the American Revolution and Civil War, the inimitable TR finds justification for Cromwell's revolt against the tyrannical rule of the Stuarts. He calls Cromwell an early warrior for freedom but finds fault with his inability to compromise.
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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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“The Strenuous Life” is the name of a speech given by New York Governor Theodore Roosevelt in Chicago, Illinois, on April 10, 1899. Based upon his personal experiences, he argued that strenuous effort and overcoming hardship were ideals to be embraced by Americans for the betterment of the nation and the world in the 20th century.
17) A Square Deal
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“The Square Deal” was Theodore Roosevelt's domestic program, which reflected his three major goals: conservation of natural resources, control of corporations, and consumer protection. These three demands are often referred to as the "three Cs" of Roosevelt's Square Deal. Thus, it aimed at helping middle class citizens and involved attacking plutocracy and bad trusts while at the same time protecting business from the most extreme demands of organized...
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This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. Hunting the Grisly and Other Sketches brilliantly captures the thrill of the chase as Theodore Roosevelt, the man the teddy bear is named after, recounts his North-American hunting adventures. Told in campfire-story spirit, it is a celebration of the great outdoors, a handbook On hunting, and a socio-historical record of the United States in the nineteenth century...
19) An Autobiography
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In this classic American memoir, former president Theodore Roosevelt recalls his love of the outdoors, adventures in the West, political career, and dedication to conservation. Brimming with vivid anecdotes and Roosevelt's eloquent thoughts on progressive principles, this is a revealing look at the life of an American icon.
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Theodore Roosevelt was the twenty-sixth President of the United States. A leader of the Republican Party and of the Progressive Party, he was a Governor of New York and a professional historian, naturalist, explorer, hunter, author, and soldier. He was a Progressive reformer who sought to move the dominant Republican Party into the Progressive camp. He distrusted wealthy businessmen and dissolved forty monopolistic corporations as a "trust buster"....
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