Showing results for "Theodore Roosevelt" in Science & Engineering

Theodore Roosevelt, a fervent advocate for natural conservation, established five national parks, 18 national monuments, and 150 national forests, showcasing his commitment to preserving the wild beauty of the American West. His deep appreciation for these lands was intertwined with his love for big game hunting. This collection of captivating chapters, originally published in Harper’s Round Table, brings to life the stories of majestic elk, powerful bears, elusive wolves, graceful antelope, and resilient goats, culminating in a profound reflection on ranching in the West. - Summary by Larry...

A biographical encomium delivered on the occasion of Roosevelt's death. Theodore "T.R." Roosevelt, Jr. (1858 – 1919) was an American author, naturalist, explorer, historian, and politician who served as the 26th President of the United States. He was a leader of the Republican Party (the "GOP") and founder of the Progressive Party. He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity. Henry Cabot Lodge (1850 – 1924) was an American Republican Senator and ...

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...

Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most passionate of natural conservationsts having establish five national parks, 18 national monuments, and 150 national forests and other protected areas. Part of his enchantment with the wild lands of the American West was big game hunting. These chapters were originally published in Harper’s Round Table, stories of the elk, bear, wolf, antelopes, and goats, concluding with a view of ranching. - Summary by Larry Wilson

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)

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.

A riveting journey down Theodore Roosevelt's "river of doubt" with a diverse crew of adventurers, scientists, and Indigenous leaders who shine light on the past, present, and future of a natural wonder. Sam Moses took part in the adventure of a lifetime when he, along with seventeen men and two...

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.

Bestselling author David Gessner’s wilderness road trip inspired by America’s greatest conservationist, Theodore Roosevelt, is “a rallying cry in the age of climate change” (Robert Redford). “Leave it as it is,” Theodore Roosevelt announced while viewing the Grand Canyon for the...