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Mornings on Horseback
The Story of an Extraordinary Family, a Vanished Way of Life, and the Unique Child Who Became Theodore Roosevelt
Book • 1981
This book is a brilliant biography of the young Theodore Roosevelt, covering his life from 1869 to 1886.
It explores his struggle with asthma, his family's influence, and his transformation into a robust and determined individual.
The narrative delves into the Roosevelt family's history, their social context, and the pivotal moments in American history that shaped Theodore's life.
McCullough's work is based on extensive research, including thousands of letters from the Roosevelt family, providing a deep insight into the life of a well-to-do Victorian American family and the formative years of one of America's most iconic presidents.
It explores his struggle with asthma, his family's influence, and his transformation into a robust and determined individual.
The narrative delves into the Roosevelt family's history, their social context, and the pivotal moments in American history that shaped Theodore's life.
McCullough's work is based on extensive research, including thousands of letters from the Roosevelt family, providing a deep insight into the life of a well-to-do Victorian American family and the formative years of one of America's most iconic presidents.
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David Senra as a biography of Theodore Roosevelt, focusing on his life from age 10 to 27.
David Senra as a biography of Theodore Roosevelt, focusing on his life from age 10 to 27.
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