Theodore Roosevelt's letters to His Children Laid in autograph letter / 1st 1919

Description: Theodore Roosevelt's letters to His Children (Laid in autograph letter) Author: Roosevelt, Theodore Title: Theodore Roosevelt's letters to His Children (Laid in autograph letter) Publication: New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1919 Edition: First edition Description: First issue. A near fine copy. Octavo (7 7/8 x 5 5/8 inches; 200 x 143 mm.). x, [1]-240 pp. With an illustrated four-page facsimile letter between pp. 104 & 105, and several line drawings in the text. Bound in publisher's green cloth, covers bordered in blind, front cover and spine lettered in gilt. Chemised in a green cloth slipcase, red leather label on spine lettered in gilt. Loosely inserted is a two page Als. with envelope from The Juja Farm, Nairobi, addressed to A. Radclyffe Dugmore dated 1909: "Sunday. Dear Mr. Dugmore, You are very kind to write me. I should prefer not to express any feeling or preference as to the photo of the dead buffalo; you are entirely within your rights to do as you choose. The other photos of course are simply like various photos you have already taken. I look forward eagerly to seeing your work; it must be really noteworthy. With all good wishes. Very sincerely yours, Theodore Roosevelt”.Statesman, soldier, conservationist, and author, Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) remains one of the most influential and popular presidents in United States history. Roosevelt entered political life as Assistant Secretary of the Navy before earning renown as the leader of the Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War at the end of the nineteenth century. He then served as Governor of New York, a position that helped burnish his reputation before serving as Vice President during the William McKinley administration. After McKinley's assassination just two years into his Presidency, Roosevelt became president, before winning the 1904 election outright. He championed anti-trust policies and ushered in a new era of conservation by establishing the United States Forest Service in 1905 and securing the protection of large swaths of U.S. lands by creating national parks, monuments, and reserves. His foreign policy work is highlighted by the U.S.'s role in creating the Panama Canal, although allegations of corruption and other malpractices tinge Roosevelt's role. Despite these allegations and an imperialist perspective on foreign policy, Roosevelt remains one of the most admired U.S. public figures in history. As an author, he helped create the narrative accounts that would help cement his legacy as one of the most important American civic leaders. "Roosevelt was a passionate hunter. He loved the thrill of tracking and chasing game, the skill in marksmanship, the careful and deliberate recording of his observations about each hunt, the demanding - if smelly - preservation of specimens, and the pleasure of capturing in rich and vibrant language this ephemeral experience so that he could share it with the world" (Theodore Roosevelt Association)."Theodore Roosevelt wrote letters to his children during his absences from them, often illustrated with pencil drawings and sketches. Selected letters were collected and published in 1919 as Theodore Roosevelt’s Letters to His Children. In his introduction, editor Joseph Bucklin Bishop notes that Roosevelt never spoke down to his children in his letters. As they grew, he discussed more serious topics in his letters to them and helped guide them through school and career decisions, but they were first and foremost always his equals" (Roosevelt Center). Bishop approached Roosevelt during his 1918 hospitalization with the heartwarming project. Laid into this copy is a letter to Arthur Vaux Venner Radclyffe Dugmore (1870–1955). Dugmore was a naturalist, author, and artist, best known for his wildlife photography. Near Fine Seller ID: 6411 Subject: Children's Literature, Gift Ideas, History, Illustrated Books, Signed Books Whitmore Rare Books was founded in 2010 with the aim of drawing together exceptional first editions of important literary works. Over the past several years, the shop has become a world-class destination for both seasoned collectors as well as those people newly discovering the field. WRB maintains a reputation for rigorous research and integrity, for discriminating taste, and for creating a space where collectors can interact with amazing copies of the books they love. Terms All orders ship within three business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 14 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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