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9781604139488

Theodore Roosevelt

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  • ISBN13:

    9781604139488

  • ISBN10:

    160413948X

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2011-01-01
  • Publisher: Facts on File
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Summary

Theodore Roosevelt did more to conserve America's natural resources than any other U.S. president before him. As one of the most accomplished and most colorful characters to ever serve as president, Roosevelt was admired for being a war hero, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a rancher, and a fearless champion of the working class. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter and had a deep appreciation for nature. After he became president in 1901, he placed 230 million acres of American Wilderness under government protection and established new laws that would limit the use of resources within these lands. In this all-new volume, learn how Theodore Roosevelt had the foresight to protect America's natural resources and the impact that decision has had on the America of today.

Author Biography

Brad Fitzpatrick earned his bachelor's degree in biological science from Northern Kentucky University in Highland Heights, Kentucky. He has written for more than a dozen outdoor magazines including Sports Afield, Midwest Outdoors, and African Hunter. Fitzpatrick is a member of Safari Club International, a 4H Shooting Sports instructor, and a hunter's education instructor. He currently teaches anatomy and forensics at Southern Hills Career Center in Georgetown, Ohio.

Table of Contents

A Dangerous Huntp. 7
"Teedie," the Young Scientistp. 15
A Vigorous Adolescencep. 30
A Man of Politicsp. 44
Life on the Plainsp. 56
A Rough Rider in Washington, D.C.p. 69
The Presidencyp. 89
Journey into Africa and Out of the White Housep. 106
Roosevelt's Legacyp. 118
How to Get Involvedp. 126
Chronologyp. 128
Glossaryp. 130
Bibliographyp. 132
Further Resourcesp. 133
Picture Creditsp. 135
Indexp. 136
About the Authorp. 142
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Theodore Roosevelt did more to conserve America's natural resources than any other U.S. president before him. As one of the most accomplished and most colorful characters to ever serve as president, Roosevelt was admired for being a war hero, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a rancher, and a fearless champion of the working class. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter and had a deep appreciation for nature. After he became president in 1901, he placed 230 million acres of American wilderness under government protection and established new laws that would limit the use of resources within these lands. In this brand-new volume, learn how Theodore Roosevelt had the foresight to protect America's natural resources and the impact that decision has had on the America of today.

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