Publisher's Synopsis
Theodore Roosevelt (1920) is a biography of the 26th President of the United States, written by Edmund Lester Pearson. The book provides a comprehensive look at Roosevelt's life, from his childhood in New York City to his presidency and beyond. Pearson covers Roosevelt's family background, his education at Harvard, his early career in politics, and his rise to national prominence as a reformer and leader of the Progressive movement. The book also explores Roosevelt's personal life, including his marriage to Edith Kermit Carow and his relationships with his children. Pearson examines Roosevelt's policies and accomplishments as president, including his efforts to regulate big business, protect natural resources, and expand American influence overseas. The book concludes with Roosevelt's post-presidential years, including his failed bid for a third term and his efforts to promote American involvement in World War I. Overall, Theodore Roosevelt (1920) offers a detailed and engaging portrait of one of America's most iconic leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
