02166cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000360011524500210015126400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850800290038952012550041853400450167365300550171865300480177385600430182113000UtSlPG20260610133316.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE6601 aRoosevelt, Theodore,d1858-191914aThe Rough Riders 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-07-23  aProduced by Dagny Wilson  a"The Rough Riders" by Theodore Roosevelt is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details Roosevelt's personal experiences as the leader of a volunteer cavalry regiment during the Spanish-American War. It focuses on his role in forming the regiment, the diverse backgrounds of its soldiers, and the preparation for and execution of battles, particularly in Cuba.  The opening of the book sets the stage for Roosevelt’s narrative, beginning with his dedication to the officers and men of the cavalry division at Santiago. It reveals Roosevelt's strong belief in the righteousness of going to war with Spain, showcasing his passion for military action as he works diligently in the Navy Department prior to the war. He details his efforts to raise the Rough Riders by gathering men from various backgrounds, emphasizing their adventurous spirits and ruggedness, which he believes will make them excellent soldiers. Roosevelt also describes the camaraderie he forms with key figures, such as Dr. Leonard Wood, who becomes his second-in-command. The text sets a vibrant scene of military camaraderie, preparation, and a sense of impending battle that drives the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSpanish-American War, 1898 -- Regimental histories  aUnited States. Army. Volunteer Cavalry, 1st40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13000