A Book Lover's Holidays in the Open - Paperback - 9781417924882

A Book Lover's Holidays in the Open is a collection of essays written by Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. The book was originally published in 1916 and is a tribute to Roosevelt's love of nature and the outdoors. In the essays, Roosevelt shares his experiences and adventures while hunting, fishing, and exploring the wilderness. He also reflects on the importance of preserving the natural world and the need for conservation efforts. The book is divided into three sections: In the Wilderness, Hunting Trips of a Ranchman, and Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail. Each section provides a unique perspective on Roosevelt's life and his connection to the natural world. A Book Lover's Holidays in the Open is a must-read for anyone who loves the outdoors and is interested in the life of one of America's most iconic presidents.1925. Theodore Roosevelt was more than just the 26th president of the United States. He was a writer, historian, explorer, big-game hunter, soldier, conservationist, ranchman and Nobel Peace Prize winner. The Contents of this volume of his memoirs include: A Cougar Hunt on the Rim of the Grand Canyon; Across the Navajo Desert; The Hopi Snake-Dance; The Ranchland of Argentina and Southern Brazil; A Chilean Rondeo; Across the Andes and Northern Patagonia; Wild Hunting Companions; Primitive Man; and the Horse, the Lion, and the Elephant; Books for Holidays in the Open; Bird Reserves at the Mouth of the Mississippi; and A Curious Experience. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• | Author: Theodore Roosevelt
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: May 17, 2005
• | Number of Pages: 392 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1417924888
• | ISBN-13: 9781417924882