Theodore, Roosevelt

by Edmund Lester Pearson

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204 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1920

About the author

Edmund Lester Pearson was an American librarian and author. He was a writer of the "true crime" literary genre. He is best known for his account of the notorious Lizzie Borden murder case.

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Reviews

[Madeleine Pelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

great prose style, but very political esp. towards the end (well, political for 1920 lol)

[Renaissance · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wanting to read about the life and influence of Theodore Roosevelt, I started with this free download publication. First year of publication was 1920 and the style is obviously dated, yet "quaint" and entertaining. Also, such an early publication date so soon after Roosevelt's death (1919) provides a unique, contemporary perspective. The author was obviously a devotee of the former president and the book is more of a tribute to the man and a rebuttal to his enemies. At times, the assault on those who opposed Roosevelt is unvarnished, while the commendations of Roosevelt and his achievements are highly laudatory.

The book is a good read in terms of seeing Roosevelt as his supporters saw him at the time--a time capsule read.

The advantage of history is that the lapse of time gives a different, although not necessarily more valid, perspective. I look forward to reading a modern recent T. Roosevelt biography, realizing that the author's perspective will also be tainted by modern influences and prejudices. Regardless, Theodore Roosevelt was a remarkable person with multiple talents who achieved much in his life and provide an enduring legacy.

[Richard Collier · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good summary of a great man

A good summary of a great man

This book is a great summary of the life of one of our great presidents. I only wish they had included a chapter on his legacy left to all Americans - the National Park Service. A truly great man. Well Written!!