About this title: In a powerful new narrative history, former "National Geographic" writer and editor Millard traces the bold 1914 expedition to chart the Amazon's treacherous River of Doubt, and casts new light on the expedition's extraordinary leader, Theodore Roosevelt. High school & older.
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Description: Good. Worn Edges, Crease on Joint, Used-Good. Sound Copy. Mild Reading Wear. Books uploaded via isbn and stock photos may be different than actual book. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Anchor
Date Published: 2006-10-10
ISBN-13:9780767913737ISBN:0767913736
Description: VERY GOOD SOFTCOVER. Size: trade paperback; In a gripping account, Millard focuses on an episode in Teddy Roosevelt's search for adventure that nearly came to a disastrous end. A year after Roosevelt lost a third-party bid for the White House in 1912, he decided to chase away his blues by accepting an invitation for a South American trip that quickly evolved into an ill-prepared journey down an unexplored tributary of the Amazon known as the River of Doubt. The small group, including T.R. 's ... read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Broadway Books
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780767913737ISBN:0767913736
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. 2268-Minor cover wear. Inside is like new. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 416 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Anchor
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780767913737ISBN:0767913736
Description: Very Good+ with no dust jacket. 0767913736. Light edgewear to covers. Uncreased spine. Clean interior. 1.1 x 8 x 5.2 Inches 432 pages At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, The River of Doubt is the true story of Theodore Rooseveltâ™s harrowing exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth. The River of Doubtâ”it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes through one of the most treacherous jungles in the world. Indians armed ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Doubleday, New York, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780385507967ISBN:0385507968
Description: Good in Good jacket. 8vo. Hardcover. Sound, clean & nice copy, light edgewear. Jacket is bright & clean, light to moderate rubbing/edgewear. Not price clipped. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: New York: Broadway Books, 2005
ISBN-13:9780767913737ISBN:0767913736
Description: Used softcover. Moderate wear. Front and back covers are creased from reading. No remainder mark, no dog ears. Good. ISBN 0767913736. read more
"The writing is a bit uneven - feels like a collection of articles and essays - but the story keeps you reading. Similar to Shackleton's expedition, some of their experiences were unimaginable."
"If you want to read a real story of adventure in the Amazon jungle that rivals even the most active fiction writer's imagination, read this book. Teddy Roosevelt, after surviving an assasinnation attempt during his bid for a third U.S. presidency (and losing), embarked on an unfathomable journey to most of us in today's modern world of conveniences, to explore a then-unknown, unchartered dangerous river deep in the Amazon jungle previously called, by Brazilian Explorer Rondon, The River of Doubt. What an apt name for the river and the book! Equally impressive to Roosevelt's character in this book, and perhaps moreso, is his counterpart Rondon.
Look up the river on Google Maps, and it is now called Rio Roosevelt.
This is the most incredible true story of physical endurance in the wild that I have encountered to date. And to think the adventurer and former President of the United States who took this journey had once been a person plagued with illness and physical weakness will give any reader a desire to try to reach a little higher and accomplish a little more."
"In 1913, following an unsuccessful reelection bid, former President Theodore Roosevelt planned a trip to South America that would include an exploring expedition. What started out as a rather tame itinerary, however, was changed to a trek down an unexplored tributary of the Amazon River. Along with his son, Kermit, and others including General Candido Rondon of Brazil, the exploring party was challenged by inadequate gear and supplies, heavy and unwieldy boats, threats from insects and other dangerous wildlife, disease, a member of the party who stole rations, and being stalked by cannibalistic natives, in addition to the dangers of descending the river itself. Roosevelt became injured during the trip and nearly died. This is an interesting look at the personality and character of TR and a fascinating adventure tale set in the jungle, told by a former National Geographic writer. The book was a bit slow to get started, but became more interesting as the story progressed. Lots of fascinating detail about the jungle. I admired Rondon and Kermit."
"Incredibly well-written. Just the right amount of detail about the region and the potential dangers to the Roosevelt expedition, blended perfectly with personal (both heartwarming and repulsive) details about the men on the journey."
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