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The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt

Author : Edward F. O'Keefe
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982145682

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The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt by Edward F. O'Keefe Pdf

A spirited and poignant family love story, revealing how an icon of rugged American masculinity was profoundly shaped by the women in his life, especially his mother, sisters, and wives. Theodore Roosevelt wrote in his senior thesis for Harvard in 1880 that women ought to be paid equal to men and have the option of keeping their maiden names upon marriage. It’s little surprise he’d be a feminist, given the women he grew up with. His mother, Mittie, was witty and decisive, a Southern belle raising four young children in New York while her husband spent long stretches away with the Union Army. Theodore’s college sweetheart and first wife, Alice—so vivacious she was known as Sunshine—steered her beau away from science (he’d roam campus with taxidermy specimen in his pockets) and towards politics. Older sister Bamie would soon become her brother’s key political strategist and advisor; journalists called her Washington, DC, home “the little White House.” Younger sister Conie served as her brother’s press secretary before the role existed, slipping stories of his heroics in Cuba and his rambunctious home life to reporters to create the legend of the Rough Rider we remember today. And Edith—Theodore’s childhood playmate and second wife—would elevate the role of presidential spouse to an American institution, curating both the White House and her husband’s legacy. A dazzling and lyrical look at one America’s most significant presidents as we’ve never seen him before, The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt celebrates five extraordinary yet unsung women who opened the door to the American Century and pushed Theodore Roosevelt through it.

Theodore Roosevelt for Nature Lovers

Author : Mark Dawidziak
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781493029587

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Theodore Roosevelt for Nature Lovers by Mark Dawidziak Pdf

For history and nature fans Theodore Roosevelt is one of the most beloved U.S. presidents of all time. Handsomely designed with more than 40 illustrations and photographs. A nice gift for history buffs and naturalists. In addition to being a politician, frontiersman, and rancher, Roosevelt was an enthusiastic hunter who fought passionately for conservation. He played a significant role in setting aside land for the national parks. He participated in expeditions to benefit the New York Museum of Natural History and the Smithsonian, and while in the White House, his children enjoyed the company of a menagerie of ponies, cats, dogs, lizards, rabbits, a macaw, snakes, and guinea pigs. Theodore Roosevelt for Nature Lovers is a collection of delightful anecdotes—including the famous story about the “Teddy” bear—that reveal the Bull Moose’s ongoing fascination with the natural world. Mark Dawidziak is the TV critic for the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the author of many books, including Mark Twain for Cat Lovers (Lyons). He lives in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

If a Poem Could Live and Breathe

Author : Mary Calvi
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-02-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250277848

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If a Poem Could Live and Breathe by Mary Calvi Pdf

A fact-based romantic speculative novel about Teddy Roosevelt’s first love, by Mary Calvi, author of Dear George, Dear Mary. Studded with the real love letters between a young Theodore Roosevelt and Boston beauty Alice Lee—many of them never before published—If a Poem Could Live and Breathe makes vivid what many historians believe to be the pivotal years that made the future president into the man of action that defined his political life, and cemented his legacy. Cambridge, 1878. The era of the Gilded Age. Alice Lee sets out to break from the norms of her mother’s generation. Women are fighting for educational opportunities and exploring a new sense of intellectual and personal freedom. Native New Yorker, Harvard student Teddy Roosevelt, is on his own journey of discovery, and when they meet, unrelenting currents of love change the trajectory of his life forever. If a Poem Could Live and Breathe is an indelible portrait of the authenticity of first love, the heartache of loss, and how overcoming the worst of life’s obstacles can push one to greatness never imagined.

Seven Worlds of Theodore Roosevelt

Author : Edward Wagenknecht
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-01-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461749455

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Seven Worlds of Theodore Roosevelt by Edward Wagenknecht Pdf

Praise for the original edition “Theodore Roosevelt in all his infinite variety—the vitality of him, the charm, the humor, the intellectual avidity, the love of people, the flattering devotion to his country. To a surprising degree the personality flashes before the reader as it flashed in life before his contemporaries.” —Hermann Hagedorn, friend and biographer of Theodore Roosevelt; Secretary and Director, Theodore Roosevelt Association, 1919–1957 A Classic Biography of Theodore Roosevelt—Reissued on the Sesquicentennial of His Birth This classic biography—copublished by the Theodore Roosevelt Association and The Lyons Press—includes an introduction by distinguished Roosevelt biographer Edmund Morris, and historical photographs from the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard University. The seven Rooseveltian worlds Wagenknecht explores are those of Action, Human Relations, Thought, Family, Spiritual Values, Public Affairs, and War and Peace. As Morris observes in his introduction, Wagenknecht conveys every “interesting, spectacular, poignant, admirable, and . . . distressing or even pathological” aspect of Theodore Roosevelt without ever sentimentalizing him. As he also notes, “Wagenknecht came to grips with the centripetal personality coalescing from all this material by viewing it as a sort of biographical solar system—seven contrasting, yet gravitationally linked, ‘worlds'”—worlds that come together with compelling force in this remarkable volume

The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt

Author : Edmund Morris
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 962 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780307777829

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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris Pdf

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE AND THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD • One of Modern Library’s 100 best nonfiction books of all time • One of Esquire’s 50 best biographies of all time “A towering biography . . . a brilliant chronicle.”—Time This classic biography is the story of seven men—a naturalist, a writer, a lover, a hunter, a ranchman, a soldier, and a politician—who merged at age forty-two to become the youngest President in history. The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt begins at the apex of his international prestige. That was on New Year’s Day, 1907, when TR, who had just won the Nobel Peace Prize, threw open the doors of the White House to the American people and shook 8,150 hands. One visitor remarked afterward, “You go to the White House, you shake hands with Roosevelt and hear him talk—and then you go home to wring the personality out of your clothes.” The rest of this book tells the story of TR’s irresistible rise to power. During the years 1858–1901, Theodore Roosevelt transformed himself from a frail, asthmatic boy into a full-blooded man. Fresh out of Harvard, he simultaneously published a distinguished work of naval history and became the fist-swinging leader of a Republican insurgency in the New York State Assembly. He chased thieves across the Badlands of North Dakota with a copy of Anna Karenina in one hand and a Winchester rifle in the other. Married to his childhood sweetheart in 1886, he became the country squire of Sagamore Hill on Long Island, a flamboyant civil service reformer in Washington, D.C., and a night-stalking police commissioner in New York City. As assistant secretary of the navy, he almost single-handedly brought about the Spanish-American War. After leading “Roosevelt’s Rough Riders” in the famous charge up San Juan Hill, Cuba, he returned home a military hero, and was rewarded with the governorship of New York. In what he called his “spare hours” he fathered six children and wrote fourteen books. By 1901, the man Senator Mark Hanna called “that damned cowboy” was vice president. Seven months later, an assassin’s bullet gave TR the national leadership he had always craved. His is a story so prodigal in its variety, so surprising in its turns of fate, that previous biographers have treated it as a series of haphazard episodes. This book, the only full study of TR’s pre-presidential years, shows that he was an inevitable chief executive. “It was as if he were subconsciously aware that he was a man of many selves,” the author writes, “and set about developing each one in turn, knowing that one day he would be President of all the people.”

The Complete Works of Theodore Roosevelt. Illustrated

Author : Theodore Roosevelt
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 8884 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000097316

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The Complete Works of Theodore Roosevelt. Illustrated by Theodore Roosevelt Pdf

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was an American politician, statesman, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909. Roosevelt was a prolific author, writing with passion on subjects ranging from foreign policy to the importance of the national park system. Roosevelt was also an avid reader of poetry. In all, Roosevelt wrote about 18 books (each in several editions), including his autobiography, The Rough Riders, History of the Naval War of 1812, and others on subjects such as ranching, explorations, and wildlife. His most ambitious book was the four volume narrative The Winning of the West, focused on the American frontier in the 18th and early 19th centuries. Roosevelt said that the American character—indeed a new "American race" (ethnic group) had emerged from the heroic wilderness hunters and Indian fighters, acting on the frontier with little government help. The Political Works Essays on Practical Politics (1888) American Ideals (1897) The Strenuous Life (1899) Inaugural Address (1905) State of the Union Addresses (1901-1908) The New Nationalism (1910) Realizable Ideals (1912) Fear God and Take Your Own Part (1916) A Book Lover’s Holidays in the Open (1916) The Foes of Our Own Household (1917) National Strength and International Duty (1917) The Great Adventure (1918) Introductions and Forewords to Various Works The Historical Works The Naval War of 1812 (1882) Thomas H. Benton (1886) Gouverneur Morris (1888) The Winning of the West: Volume I (1889) The Winning of the West: Volume II (1889) New York (1891) The Winning of the West: Volume III (1894) Hero Tales from American History (1895) The Winning of the West: Volume IV (1896) American Naval Policy (1897) The Rough Riders (1899) Oliver Cromwell (1900) African and European Addresses (1910) History as Literature and Other Essays (1913) America and the World War (1915) The Hunting Works Hunting Trips of a Ranchman (1885) Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail (1888) The Wilderness Hunter (1893) Hunting in Many Lands (1895) The Deer Family (1902) Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter (1905) Good Hunting (1907) African Game Trails (1910) Through the Brazilian Wilderness (1914) Life-Histories of African Game Animals (1914) The Letters A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents (1902) by James D. Richardson Theodore Roosevelt’s Letters to His Children (1919) The Memoirs Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography (1913) Average Americans (1919)

The Rough Rider and the Professor

Author : Laurence Jurdem
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781639364428

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The Rough Rider and the Professor by Laurence Jurdem Pdf

Evoking the political intrigue of the Gilded Age, The Rough Rider and the Professor chronicles the extraordinary thirty-five-year friendship between President Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts. Theodore Roosevelt was a uniquely gifted figure. A man of great intellect and physicality, the New York patrician captured the imagination of the American people with his engaging personality and determination to give all citizens regardless of race, color, or creed the opportunity to achieve the American dream. While Roosevelt employed his abilities to rise from unknown New York legislator to become the youngest man ever to assume the presidency in 1901, that rapid success would not have occurred without the assistance of the powerful New Englander, Henry Cabot Lodge. Eight years older than Roosevelt, from a prominent Massachusetts family, Lodge, was one of the most calculating, combative politicians of his age. From 1884 to 1919 Lodge and Roosevelt encouraged one another to mine the greatness that lay within each of them. As both men climbed the ladders of power, Lodge, focused on dominating the political landscape of Massachusetts, served as the future president’s confidant and mentor, advising him on political strategy while helping him obtain positions in government that would eventually lead to the White House. Despite the love and respect that existed between the two men, their relationship eventually came under strain. Following Roosevelt's ascension to the presidency, T. R.’s desire to expand the social safety net—while attempting to broaden the appeal of the Republican Party—clashed with his older friend's more conservative, partisan point of view. Those tensions finally culminated in 1912. Lodge's refusal to support the former president's independent bid for a third presidential term led to a political break-up that was only repaired by each man's hatred for the policies of Woodrow Wilson. Despite their political disagreements, Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge remained devoted friends until the Rough Rider took his final breath on January 6, 1919.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Author : Narayan Changder
Publisher : CHANGDER OUTLINE
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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THEODORE ROOSEVELT by Narayan Changder Pdf

Enter the arena of knowledge with 'Theodore Roosevelt,' a compelling MCQ book that explores the life, leadership, and legacy of the 26th President of the United States. Dive into the pages filled with thought-provoking multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that unravel the dynamic personality, progressive policies, and historical impact of Teddy Roosevelt. Tailored for history enthusiasts, students, and those curious about pivotal moments in American history, this MCQ guide is your key to understanding the man behind the Rough Rider. Roam the political landscape, relive key moments, and discover the lasting contributions of Theodore Roosevelt. Blaze a trail through historyÑdownload your copy now and embark on a knowledge expedition with Theodore Roosevelt!"

Theodore Roosevelt in the Field

Author : Michael R. Canfield
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 485 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780226298405

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Theodore Roosevelt in the Field by Michael R. Canfield Pdf

Never has there been a president less content to sit still behind a desk than Theodore Roosevelt. When we picture him, he's on horseback or standing at a cliff’s edge or dressed for safari. And Roosevelt was more than just an adventurer—he was also a naturalist and campaigner for conservation. His love of the outdoor world began at an early age and was driven by a need not to simply observe nature but to be actively involved in the outdoors—to be in the field. As Michael R. Canfield reveals in Theodore Roosevelt in the Field, throughout his life Roosevelt consistently took to the field as a naturalist, hunter, writer, soldier, and conservationist, and it is in the field where his passion for science and nature, his belief in the manly, “strenuous life,” and his drive for empire all came together. Drawing extensively on Roosevelt’s field notebooks, diaries, and letters, Canfield takes readers into the field on adventures alongside him. From Roosevelt’s early childhood observations of ants to his notes on ornithology as a teenager, Canfield shows how Roosevelt’s quest for knowledge coincided with his interest in the outdoors. We later travel to the Badlands, after the deaths of Roosevelt’s wife and mother, to understand his embrace of the rugged freedom of the ranch lifestyle and the Western wilderness. Finally, Canfield takes us to Africa and South America as we consider Roosevelt’s travels and writings after his presidency. Throughout, we see how the seemingly contradictory aspects of Roosevelt’s biography as a hunter and a naturalist are actually complementary traits of a man eager to directly understand and experience the environment around him. As our connection to the natural world seems to be more tenuous, Theodore Roosevelt in the Field offers the chance to reinvigorate our enjoyment of nature alongside one of history’s most bold and restlessly curious figures.

Theodore Roosevelt: The Autobiography

Author : Theodore Roosevelt
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-03-21
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9788027241774

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Theodore Roosevelt: The Autobiography by Theodore Roosevelt Pdf

This eBook edition of "Theodore Roosevelt: The Autobiography" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. This book is an autobiography written by Theodore Roosevelt, one of the most impressive figures of the entire American History. Statesman, historian, writer, explorer, soldier and naturalist, Roosevelt leads us through his life discovering at the same time his political ideals and his love of the frontier and the great outdoors. Contents: Boyhood and Youth The Vigor of Life Practical Politics In Cowboy Land Applied Idealism The New York Police The War of America the Unready The New York Governorship Outdoors and Indoors The Presidency; Making an Old Party Progressive The Natural Resources of the Nation The Big Stick and the Square Deal Social and Industrial Justice The Monroe Doctrine and the Panama Canal

The Complete Works of Theodore Roosevelt

Author : Theodore Roosevelt,Henry Cabot Lodge
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 2354 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-17
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : EAN:8596547813224

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The Complete Works of Theodore Roosevelt by Theodore Roosevelt,Henry Cabot Lodge Pdf

This meticulously edited ebook edition represents the great literary legacy of the president Theodore Roosevelt. Besides historical books, biographies, nature and guide books, you will find in this collection – his memoirs, personal and presidential writings through which you will discover surprising adventurous life the former president, as well as details of his presidential actions and truth behind certain decisions. Contents: Autobiography The Naval War of 1812 Hero Tales from American History The Winning of the West Through the Brazilian Wilderness Letters to His Children The Rough Riders A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open Hunting The Grisly And Other Sketches America and the World War Average Americans The Strenuous Life Expansion and Peace Fellow-Feeling as Political Factor Character & Success History as Literature Biological Analogies in History The World Movement The Thraldom of Names Productive Scholarship Dante and the Bowery The Foundations of the Nineteenth Century The Search for Truth in a Reverent Spirit The Ancient Irish Sagas An Art Exhibition The Duties of American Citizenship Professionalism in Sports Practical Work in Politics Resignation Letter Colonel Roosevelt's Reports Strength & Decency The Square Deal Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech The Man With the Muck Rake Sons of the Puritans Where We Can Work With Socialists Where We Cannot Work With Socialists Citizenship in a Republic (the Man in the Arena) International Peace The New Nationalism Duty & Self-control The Right of the People to Rule I Have Just Been Shot Address to the Boys Progressive League Address to the Knights of Columbus

Theodore Roosevelt

Author : Janet Benge,Geoff Benge
Publisher : YWAM Publishing
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2004-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1932096108

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Theodore Roosevelt by Janet Benge,Geoff Benge Pdf

Children and adults alike love the popular Christian Heroes: Then & Now series. Now Christian Heroes authors Janet and Geoff Benge tell the stories of Heroes of History with the same engaging narrative style and historical depth This new series brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. An Explorer, writer, thinker, and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) greatly influenced the character and thought of the U.S. as its 26th president.

SELECTED WORK OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT (AVERAGE AMERICANS/ THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT/ AMERICA AND THE WORLD WAR) (SET OF 3 BOOKS) VOL-1

Author : Theodore Roosevelt
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 806 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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SELECTED WORK OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT (AVERAGE AMERICANS/ THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT/ AMERICA AND THE WORLD WAR) (SET OF 3 BOOKS) VOL-1 by Theodore Roosevelt Pdf

Selected Works of Theodore Roosevelt (Average Americans / The Autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt / America and the World War) (Set of 3 Books) Vol-1 by Theodore Roosevelt: This comprehensive set brings together three significant works by Theodore Roosevelt, offering readers an in-depth exploration of the life, ideals, and achievements of one of America's most iconic leaders. From his reflections on the everyday citizens that shape the nation to a personal account of his own life and experiences, and a profound analysis of America's role in the World War, this collection showcases the diverse and enduring legacy of Theodore Roosevelt. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Works of Theodore Roosevelt (Set of 3 Books) Vol-1": American Character: In "Average Americans," Roosevelt examines the qualities and contributions of ordinary citizens that collectively shape the nation's character and progress. Personal Journey: "The Autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt" provides a firsthand account of the life, experiences, and leadership of the 26th President of the United States. America's Global Impact: "America and the World War" offers a thoughtful analysis of America's involvement in World War I and its impact on the global stage. Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was an American statesman, soldier, conservationist, and writer, serving as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. Known for his larger-than-life personality and progressive policies, Roosevelt left an indelible mark on American history. He was a proponent of the "Square Deal" and was instrumental in the construction of the Panama Canal. Roosevelt's writings and speeches reflect his passion for nature, political reform, and national defense. His legacy as a transformative leader and influential writer continues to inspire leaders and citizens alike.

SELECTED WORK OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT (THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT/ THROUGH THE BRAZILIAN WILDERNESS/ AMERICA AND THE WORLD WAR) (SET OF 3 BOOKS) VOL-2

Author : Theodore Roosevelt
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 925 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-06-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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SELECTED WORK OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT (THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT/ THROUGH THE BRAZILIAN WILDERNESS/ AMERICA AND THE WORLD WAR) (SET OF 3 BOOKS) VOL-2 by Theodore Roosevelt Pdf

Selected Works of Theodore Roosevelt (Set of 3 Books) Vol-2: The Autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt: In "The Autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt," the 26th President of the United States offers a firsthand account of his adventurous and impactful life. From his early days as a sickly child to his exploits as a Rough Rider during the Spanish-American War, Roosevelt's narrative is a captivating journey through his personal and political experiences. Through the Brazilian Wilderness: "Through the Brazilian Wilderness" is an enthralling account of Theodore Roosevelt's explorations in the Amazon rainforest. With vivid descriptions of the wildlife, landscapes, and challenges encountered during the expedition, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural wonders of Brazil and Roosevelt's intrepid spirit. America and the World War: In "America and the World War," Theodore Roosevelt offers his insights on the United States' involvement in World War I. As an advocate for military preparedness and American intervention, Roosevelt provides a compelling perspective on the nation's role in the global conflict and its impact on the course of history. Meta Biography: The "Selected Works of Theodore Roosevelt (Set of 3 Books) Vol-2" presents a collection of some of the most influential writings by Theodore Roosevelt, a statesman, adventurer, and conservationist. Born on October 27, 1858, Roosevelt's leadership and dedication to public service left an indelible mark on American history. From his inspiring autobiography to his riveting accounts of exploration and his insights on international affairs, these works reflect the breadth of Roosevelt's interests and his enduring legacy as one of the nation's most dynamic and influential leaders.

Mittie & Thee

Author : Connie Huddleston,Gwendolyn Koehler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798985267211

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Mittie & Thee by Connie Huddleston,Gwendolyn Koehler Pdf

North met South-an enduring love affair began-the birth of a President resulted. This 1853 story, told through one year of courtship letters between New York City's Theodore Roosevelt (Senior) and Miss Mittie Bulloch of Georgia, echoes through time. Her heritage is one of patriotism, education, and Southern social standing. He is the fifth son of a wealthy New York City businessman of Dutch heritage. Their courtship, conducted mostly through letters, provides the reader with an intimate peek into their personal love story.Transcribed and presented just as written, these love letters tell the story not only of two young lovers but of the social mores of 1853. Huddleston and Koehler allow the letters to stand on their own, presenting only the necessary background to the story, a glimpse of antebellum life, and explanations of persons and events as needed.