The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
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The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
Edmund Morris
7 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2015–2023.
What people on Hacker News said
It's big, but reads pretty quick for a biography. I've been a fan of TR since I first really learned about him in High School and I would recommend this for anyone interested in TR/The West/Americana.
when I was in college the rise of TR inspired me to get my life in order. Not that he was an ideal but it was a lens to see a life that was focused and what he could tackle. Stellar writing.
Edmund Morris: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt is an amazing biography. It read like an adventure novel.
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