Pearson, Edmund Lester 1880-1937 creator text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Theodore Roosevelt" by Edmund Lester Pearson is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This biography explores the life and achievements of Theodore Roosevelt, focusing on his journey from a sickly child with a passion for natural history to becoming a prominent political figure and eventually the President of the United States. The opening of the book introduces Theodore Roosevelt during a public appearance in 1917, highlighting his charisma and the admiration he commanded from the American populace even after leaving office. It traces his roots to a prominent New York family, details his early struggles with health, and outlines the influence of his parents on his character. Emphasizing his childhood passion for collecting animals and his growing interest in natural history, the text sets the stage for Roosevelt's later explorations and adventures. This portion establishes a foundation for understanding Roosevelt's complex personality, characterized by both gentleness and vigor, foreshadowing his notable political career and dedication to public service. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2003-07-01 E-text prepared by Robert Rowe, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 E740 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4252 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4252 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133123.0 4252