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Theodore Roosevelt's Wilderness Writings
by Theodore Roosevelt
Pub Date
May 01 2025
| Archive Date
Apr 30 2025
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Description
Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States, was not only the most famous hunter of his generation of Americans, but he was also among its best-informed and most popular outdoor writers. Edmund Heller, the well-known Smithsonian biologist who accompanied Roosevelt on his famous African expedition, said that the former president was the world’s foremost authority on large mammals. He was also an avid bibliophile and had what may have been the finest large mammal library in North America in the early 1900s. Roosevelt communicated with authorities—both sportsmen and scientists—in all parts of the world. From his lifelong study and enthusiasm for outdoor adventure came a host of durable writings, gathered together here in a collection that celebrates the natural world.
Roosevelt’s commitment to saving wild places is one of his most lasting contributions as a U.S. president. This collection combines classic hunting and nature narratives with his equally durable advocacy of wilderness protection for the sake of personal and national character. This new edition features an introduction by Paul Schullery that provides historical and ecological context.
Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States, was not only the most famous hunter of his generation of Americans, but he was also among its best-informed and most popular...
Description
Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth president of the United States, was not only the most famous hunter of his generation of Americans, but he was also among its best-informed and most popular outdoor writers. Edmund Heller, the well-known Smithsonian biologist who accompanied Roosevelt on his famous African expedition, said that the former president was the world’s foremost authority on large mammals. He was also an avid bibliophile and had what may have been the finest large mammal library in North America in the early 1900s. Roosevelt communicated with authorities—both sportsmen and scientists—in all parts of the world. From his lifelong study and enthusiasm for outdoor adventure came a host of durable writings, gathered together here in a collection that celebrates the natural world.
Roosevelt’s commitment to saving wild places is one of his most lasting contributions as a U.S. president. This collection combines classic hunting and nature narratives with his equally durable advocacy of wilderness protection for the sake of personal and national character. This new edition features an introduction by Paul Schullery that provides historical and ecological context.
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Paperback |
| ISBN |
9781496240521 |
| PRICE |
$21.95 (USD)
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| PAGES |
230
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Available Editions
| EDITION |
Paperback |
| ISBN |
9781496240521 |
| PRICE |
$21.95 (USD)
|
| PAGES |
230
|
Available on NetGalley
NetGalley Reader (PDF)
NetGalley Shelf App (PDF)
Send to Kindle (PDF)
Download (PDF)
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Featured Reviews
Adam B, Reviewer
Book Review: The Wilderness Writings of Theodore Roosevelt, edited by Paul Schullery
The Wilderness Writings of Theodore Roosevelt, edited by Paul Schullery, is a thoughtful and engaging collection that highlights Roosevelt’s deep connection to the natural world. Spanning his travels from Washington, D.C. and Oyster Bay to Montana, Yosemite, and even South America, the book shows just how wide-ranging his love of wilderness truly was.
Divided into “Wilderness Adventures” and “Wilderness Preservation,” the collection balances vivid hunting accounts with reflections on conservation. Roosevelt writes with detail and enthusiasm, whether he’s tracking elk in Yellowstone or observing birds in Rock Creek Park. His constant attention to wildlife—even in everyday settings—shows how deeply ingrained nature was in his life.
Roosevelt’s passion for protecting the land is clear, especially in his criticisms of poachers and calls for responsible, accessible hunting. The book offers a well-rounded view of his environmental thinking and remains relevant and readable today. It’s a strong introduction to one of America’s earliest voices for conservation.
Disclaimer:
The Wilderness Writings of Theodore Roosevelt was edited by Paul Schullery and published by the University of Nebraska Press under its Bison Books imprint. I received access to this title through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Featured Reviews
Adam B, Reviewer
Book Review: The Wilderness Writings of Theodore Roosevelt, edited by Paul Schullery
The Wilderness Writings of Theodore Roosevelt, edited by Paul Schullery, is a thoughtful and engaging collection that highlights Roosevelt’s deep connection to the natural world. Spanning his travels from Washington, D.C. and Oyster Bay to Montana, Yosemite, and even South America, the book shows just how wide-ranging his love of wilderness truly was.
Divided into “Wilderness Adventures” and “Wilderness Preservation,” the collection balances vivid hunting accounts with reflections on conservation. Roosevelt writes with detail and enthusiasm, whether he’s tracking elk in Yellowstone or observing birds in Rock Creek Park. His constant attention to wildlife—even in everyday settings—shows how deeply ingrained nature was in his life.
Roosevelt’s passion for protecting the land is clear, especially in his criticisms of poachers and calls for responsible, accessible hunting. The book offers a well-rounded view of his environmental thinking and remains relevant and readable today. It’s a strong introduction to one of America’s earliest voices for conservation.
Disclaimer:
The Wilderness Writings of Theodore Roosevelt was edited by Paul Schullery and published by the University of Nebraska Press under its Bison Books imprint. I received access to this title through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
