About this title: Award-winning historian Brinkley examines the life and achievements of America's Naturalist President. The author argues that it was Theodore Roosevelt--by setting aside 230 million acres of Wild America for posterity--who turned conservationism into a universal endeavor.
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780060565282ISBN:0060565284
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins, New York
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780060565282ISBN:0060565284
Description: Fine in Fine jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Signed by Author A hardcover book signed by the author in fine condition in fine dust jacket. In this groundbreaking epic biography, Douglas Brinkley draws on never-before-published materials to examine the life and achievements of our "naturalist president. " Satisfaction Guaranteed. read more
"I always wondered why Teddy Roosevelt's face was on Mount Rushmore. Now I don't. He belongs there at least as much as the others there and I owe that knowledge to this book.
Wilderness Warrior is an account of the life-long naturalist who gave us most of our National Parks, Monuments and game reserves. From his precocious youth, Teddy (he hated that name) was captivated by nature and driven with a desire to know, record and collect the plants and, in particular, the animals of our world.
With a zest for life and action, TR burst into every room he entered with such enthusiasm that all were swept away. Never afraid of confronting entrenched power, as President he relentlessly put the office to use saving wild places for the future as an environmentalist far ahead of the movement we know today. He belongs on Mt. Rushmore not only for this work but also because he had a special affection for the Badlands and Black Hills area.
Never one to let physical discomfort keep him from action, he was always out front in the wild, looking for big game, but at the same time sensitive to the flowers and birds around him.
This is one big book but I was never bored in the 800 pages because TR's life is so fascinating, action filled and associated with so many colorful characters of a type that has largely disappeared. Never one to be pompous, TR loved to associate with outdoorsmen and the quirkier the better. He'd sit right down at the campfire and trade adventure stories until the flames died down. Similarly, there was always time at the White House for a visit from a friend in from the West. This didn't keep him from affectionate friendships with such as John Muir and John Burroughs. Brinkley's accounts of Roosevelt's vacation escapes from the White House are hilarious reading. The man in many ways remained a fun-loving child and was a wonderful father and husband.
To top it off, Roosevelt was an outstanding writer, author of several respected books on wildlife and right at home with the leading authorities on wildlife at the time.
I was set straight on TR's Cuban experience during the Spanish American War. Though full of chest-pounding Americanism, he was a bold and respected leader of the Rough Riders, displaying courage and compassion for his men that kept them at his side long after the war was over.
Wilderness Warrior is great history, vivid and affecting. I challenge anyone to read this book and not turn the last page with a close bond to TR, a man to whom we owe so much and of whom most these days (including me until now) know very little."
"Really wanted to, but just couldn't force myself to finish this one. Teddy's a fascinating guy, but after 100+ pages (1/8th of the way through) I just couldn't do it any more."
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