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Winner of the inaugural Theodore Roosevelt Association Book Prize A captivating account of how Theodore Roosevelt’s lifelong passion for the natural world set the stage for America’s wildlife conservation movement and determined his legacy as a founding father of today’s museum naturalism...

In this groundbreaking epic biography, Douglas Brinkley draws on never-before-published materials to examine the life and achievements of our "naturalist president." By setting aside more than 230 million acres of wild America for posterity between 1901 and 1909, Theodore Roosevelt made conservation a universal endeavor. This crusade for the American wilderness was perhaps the greatest U.S. presidential initiative between the Civil War and World War I.

Join us for Volume 4, Chapter 22 of the captivating series by Baron Macaulay (1800-1859), where we explore the rich tapestry of English history leading up to the era of the Stuart kings. Macaulays insightful narrative examines the decline of divine right and the rising power of Parliament, highlighting the pivotal accession of William and Mary‚Dutch Protestant royalty‚to the British throne. This chapter not only showcases Macaulays literary brilliance but also offers a fascinating perspective on 18th-century English and global politics. (Jim Mowatt)

Immerse yourself in Theodore Roosevelts gripping account of adventure in Through the Brazilian Wilderness. This captivating narrative chronicles his 1913 expedition into the heart of the Brazilian jungle, undertaken as part of the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition, named for the legendary Brazilian explorer C√¢ndido Rondon. Roosevelt vividly recounts the breathtaking tropical landscapes, diverse wildlife, and remarkable scientific discoveries encountered along the journey. One of the expeditions ambitions was to locate the elusive headwaters of the Rio da Duvida, or River of Doubt, and...

Many consider Theodore Roosevelt to be America’s most conservation-minded president. Throughout his presidency, he worked to preserve endangered animals and their habitats. In this 1907 speech to Congress, he states, “The conservation of our natural resources and their proper use constitute the fundamental problem which underlies almost every other problem of our national life.” Hear this speech to experience Roosevelt’s conservationist fervor firsthand.