Theodore Roosevelt

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Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography (eBook, ePUB)

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Dodo Collections brings you another classic from Theodore Roosevelt, 'Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography.'

 

By the 26th President of the United States, popularly known as T.R. or Teddy. He was also a widely respected historian, naturalist and explorer of the Amazon Basin; his 35 books include works on outdoor life, natural history, U.S. Western and political history, an autobiography and a host of other topics.

 

Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., 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.

Roosevelt was mostly home schooled by tutors and his parents. Biographer H. W. Brands argues that "The most obvious drawback to the home schooling Roosevelt received was uneven coverage of the various areas of human knowledge." He was solid in geography (as a result of self study during travels), and bright in history, biology, French, and German; however, he struggled in mathematics and the classical languages. He entered Harvard College on September 27, 1876; his father told him "Take care of your morals first, your health next, and finally your studies".

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Theodore Roosevelt stands among the most fascinating and multifaceted personalities to ever grace the pages of American history. Born on October 27, 1858, in New York City, he grew not only to become the 26th President of the United States but also a prolific author whose literary contributions were as diverse as his career in public service. His zest for life and insatiable curiosity about the world found expression in his writings, spanning topics from natural history to politics and from foreign policy to personal philosophy. A key volume in his oeuvre is 'Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography,' where he painted an intimate portrait of his life, embedding his reformist zeal and vigor for 'the strenuous life' within the narrative. Roosevelt's prose mirrored his dynamic approach to life and governance, brimming with the progressive ideals he championed. In this work, and others, Roosevelt demonstrated his adeptness at wielding the pen, just as he deftly handled the affairs of a nation in the throes of early twentieth-century transformation. His literary style, much like his approach to life, was straightforward, robust, and decisively clear. Roosevelt's works remain critical to understanding the American landscape during a pivotal era of innovation, expansion, and change.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Dead Dodo History
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. August 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781508023715
• Artikelnr.: 55963195