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100 1 _aThayer, William Roscoe,
_d1859-1923
245 1 0 _aTheodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2000
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2000-11-01
520 _a"Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography" by William Roscoe Thayer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of Theodore Roosevelt's life, character, and political career, capturing the essence of his impact during a significant period in American history. At the start of the biography, the author clarifies his intention not to write a eulogy but rather a candid portrayal of Roosevelt, whom he knew personally over forty years. Thayer reflects on their relationship against the backdrop of Roosevelt's prominent role in shaping the moral fabric of the nation, especially in light of his actions during World War I. The chapter then delves into Roosevelt’s origins and youth, contrasting his privileged upbringing in New York City with Abraham Lincoln's humble beginnings, emphasizing his early struggles with asthma and his subsequent determination to cultivate physical strength. The narrative also touches upon the important influences of his family, his education, and how these experiences ultimately shaped his character and political ideologies as he ventured into public life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPresidents -- United States -- Biography
653 _aRoosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2386
999 _c44467
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