Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Lester Pearson


Theodore Roosevelt
Title : Theodore Roosevelt
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Language : English
Format Type : Kindle Edition
Number of Pages : 78
Publication : First published January 1, 1920

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. (1858-1919), also known as T. R., and to the public (but never to friends and intimates) as Teddy, was the twenty-sixth President of the United States, and a leader of the Republican Party and of the Progressive Movement. He became the youngest President in United States history at the age of 42. He served in many roles including Governor of New York, historian, naturalist, explorer, author, and soldier. Roosevelt is most famous for his personality: his energy, his vast range of interests and achievements, his model of masculinity, and his "cowboy" persona. He was the first American to be awarded the Nobel Prize, winning its Peace Prize in 1906, for negotiating the peace in the Russo-Japanese War. His The Naval War of 1812 (1882) was the standard history for two generations and his major achievement was a four-volume history of the frontier, The Winning of the West (1889-1896).

Theodore Roosevelt Reviews

  • Madeleine Pelli

    great prose style, but very political esp. towards the end (well, political for 1920 lol)

  • Renaissance

    Wanting to read about the life and influence of Theodore Roosevelt, I started with this free download publication. First year of publication was 1920 and the style is obviously dated, yet "quaint" and entertaining. Also, such an early publication date so soon after Roosevelt's death (1919) provides a unique, contemporary perspective. The author was obviously a devotee of the former president and the book is more of a tribute to the man and a rebuttal to his enemies. At times, the assault on those who opposed Roosevelt is unvarnished, while the commendations of Roosevelt and his achievements are highly laudatory.

    The book is a good read in terms of seeing Roosevelt as his supporters saw him at the time--a time capsule read.

    The advantage of history is that the lapse of time gives a different, although not necessarily more valid, perspective. I look forward to reading a modern recent T. Roosevelt biography, realizing that the author's perspective will also be tainted by modern influences and prejudices. Regardless, Theodore Roosevelt was a remarkable person with multiple talents who achieved much in his life and provide an enduring legacy.

  • Richard Collier

    A good summary of a great man

    A good summary of a great man

    This book is a great summary of the life of one of our great presidents. I only wish they had included a chapter on his legacy left to all Americans - the National Park Service. A truly great man. Well Written!!