Sterling Point Books: Teddy Roosevelt: American Rough Rider (Sterling Point Books)

Before Teddy Roosevelt earned his reputation as a strong, masculine hunter, explorer, and Rough Rider, he actually endured a sickly childhood. That’s just one aspect of his life covered in this handsomely illustrated biography, which follows his transformation into a disciplined athlete and one of the world’s best-known public servants and politicians. Renowned author John Garraty uses quotes from Roosevelt throughout, giving readers direct contact with the man’s colorful personality. In addition, Garraty masterfully eliminates confusing details, while emphasizing the significance of Roosevelt’s actions as he deals with opposing faction. He emerges as the first modern President and a great statesman. A biography of President Theodore Roosevelt who received the Nobel Peace Prize and whose dynamic personality and active life permitted him to accomplish much good for America's wildlife and statesmanship in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries A biography of the twenty-sixth president traces his transformation from a sickly child into a disciplined athlete and one of the world's best-known public servants and politicians. Tells the life story of twenty-sixth president Theodore Roosevelt, describing his childhood, love of the outdoors, military and political career, and diplomatic endeavors John A. Garraty. Maps On Endpapers. First Published As: Theodore Roosevelt : A Strenuous Life, C1967. A Flying Point Press Book--t.p. Verso. Includes Index.