One of the Best Books of the Year
The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Kansas City Star, The Chicago Tribune, and The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
In this monumental biography, acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley examines the life and achievements of Theodore Roosevelt, our "naturalist president," and his tireless crusade for the American wilderness—a legacy now more important than ever.
One of the Best Books of the Year
The New York Times, The Boston Globe, The Kansas City Star, The Chicago Tribune, and The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
In this monumental biography, acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley examines the life and achievements of Theodore Roosevelt, our "naturalist president," and his tireless crusade for the American wilderness—a legacy now more important than ever.
The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America, 1858-1919
940
The Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America, 1858-1919
940
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780060565312 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Publication date: | 05/04/2010 |
| Pages: | 940 |
| Sales rank: | 73,163 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.90(d) |
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