The Autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt

By Theodore Roosevelt

The Autobiography of Theodore Roosevelt is the firsthand account of the 26th President of the United States, written in his characteristic energetic and candid style, the book chronicles his transformation from a sickly, asthmatic child to a robust war hero and transformative leader. In this book, Roosevelt details his boyhood struggles with health and his relentless drive to overcome them through 'strenuous' physical activity. The memoir also covers his time as a cattle rancher in the Dakotas and his legendary leadership of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War. It traces his career from New York City Police Commissioner and Governor of New York to his unexpected rise to the Presidency after the assassination of William McKinley. Regarded as one of the most revealing presidential memoirs, it offers deep insight into the Progressive Era and Roosevelt's personal philosophy of 'Practical Idealism'. It is celebrated today as an essential read for understanding American history and the character of a man who was a naturalist, soldier, and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9355225199
• ISBN13: 9789355225191
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Classy Publishing
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"