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Mornings on Horseback: The Story of an Extraordinary Family, a Vanis - VERY GOOD
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Item specifics
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- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 0671447548
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
0671447548
ISBN-13
9780671447540
eBay Product ID (ePID)
767869
Product Key Features
Book Title
Mornings on Horseback : The Story of an Extraordinary Family, a Vanished Way of Life and the Unique Child Who Became Theodore Roosevelt
Number of Pages
480 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), United States / 19th Century, Presidents & Heads of State
Publication Year
1982
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
20.8 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
Detroit NewsThis is a marvelous chronicle of manners and morals, love and duty, and as captivating as anything you will find between book covers in a long while., Denver Post A fine account of Roosevelt's rise to manhood, well written and, like its subject, full of irrepressible vitality., Detroit News This is a marvelous chronicle of manners and morals, love and duty, and as captivating as anything you will find between book covers in a long while., Denver PostA fine account of Roosevelt's rise to manhood, well written and, like its subject, full of irrepressible vitality.
Dewey Decimal
973.91/1/092 B
Table Of Content
Contents Author's Note PART ONE 1. Greatheart's Circle 2. Lady from the South 3. Grand Tour 4. A Disease of the Direst Suffering 5. Metamorphosis PART TWO 6. Uptown 7. The Moral Effect 8. Father and Son PART THREE 9. Harvard 10. Especially Pretty Alice 11. Home Is the Hunter 12. Politics 13. Strange and Terrible Fate 14. Chicago 15. Glory Days 16. Return Afterword Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Mornings on Horsebackis the brilliant biography of the young Theodore Roosevelt. Hailed as "a masterpiece" (John A. Gable,Newsday),it is the winner of theLos Angeles Times1981 Book Prize for Biography and the National Book Award for Biography. Written by David McCullough, the author ofTruman,this is the story of a remarkable little boy, seriously handicapped by recurrent and almost fatal asthma attacks, and his struggle to manhood: an amazing metamorphosis seen in the context of the very uncommon household in which he was raised.The father is the first Theodore Roosevelt, a figure of unbounded energy, enormously attractive and selfless, a god in the eyes of his small, frail namesake. The mother, Mittie Bulloch Roosevelt, is a Southerner and a celebrated beauty, but also considerably more, which the book makes clear as never before. There are sisters Anna and Corinne, brother Elliott (who becomes the father of Eleanor Roosevelt), and the lovely, tragic Alice Lee, TR's first love. All are brought to life to make "a beautifully told story, filled with fresh detail", wroteThe New York Times Book Review.A book to be read on many levels, it is at once an enthralling story, a brilliant social history and a work of important scholarship which does away with several old myths and breaks entirely new ground. It is a book about life intensely lived, about family love and loyalty, about grief and courage, about "blessed" mornings on horseback beneath the wide blue skies of the Badlands., The National Book Award-winning biography that tells the story of how young Teddy Roosevelt transformed himself from a sickly boy into the vigorous man who would become a war hero and ultimately president of the United States, told by master historian David McCullough. Mornings on Horseback is the brilliant biography of the young Theodore Roosevelt. Hailed as "a masterpiece" (John A. Gable, Newsday), it is the winner of the Los Angeles Times 1981 Book Prize for Biography and the National Book Award for Biography. Written by David McCullough, the author of Truman, this is the story of a remarkable little boy, seriously handicapped by recurrent and almost fatal asthma attacks, and his struggle to manhood: an amazing metamorphosis seen in the context of the very uncommon household in which he was raised. The father is the first Theodore Roosevelt, a figure of unbounded energy, enormously attractive and selfless, a god in the eyes of his small, frail namesake. The mother, Mittie Bulloch Roosevelt, is a Southerner and a celebrated beauty, but also considerably more, which the book makes clear as never before. There are sisters Anna and Corinne, brother Elliott (who becomes the father of Eleanor Roosevelt), and the lovely, tragic Alice Lee, TR's first love. All are brought to life to make "a beautifully told story, filled with fresh detail" ( The New York Times Book Review ). A book to be read on many levels, it is at once an enthralling story, a brilliant social history and a work of important scholarship which does away with several old myths and breaks entirely new ground. It is a book about life intensely lived, about family love and loyalty, about grief and courage, about "blessed" mornings on horseback beneath the wide blue skies of the Badlands.
LC Classification Number
E757.M45 2003
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- Feb 10, 2021Top favourable review
Very fitting title about a very important time in Roosevelt's life
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- Aug 21, 2022
A great Book
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- Jun 21, 2021
A study on his personal life
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- Jul 25, 2023
Excellent!
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- Aug 03, 2022
Just started
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- x***j (1064)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAny book by David McCullough is a great read. If you like history, he is a skilled author who brings it to life. Not boring like your history teachers The book is in like new condition. Well priced Free S&H Quick delivery. Am a repeat buyer. Seller never disappoints. Highly recommend
- n***o (4723)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe book is in great condition as described. The price was excellent for the quality. Shipped fast.
- h***5 (1013)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchasefast shipping, good product and price
- 0***a (548)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThis item arrived as described, fast and packaged very well . I only received half of my order on one day so I contacted the seller who and with fast and a great help. I received the rest of my order a few days later due to the carrier missing the third box in his vehicle. I am a very happy customer who has done business with in the past multiple time and will do business with again in the future. I trust and like this seller. You will be happy with the value and condition of your purchase.
- u***a (247)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI have purchased from them many times. This time, and on occasion I have had an issue with the product, but the seller is graceful about correcting errors. They do a huge volume and sometimes have sent the wrong book or one of their multiples that does not match the description. With swift communication, the seller always resolves the issue. The shipping speed & packaging is excellent. I will continue buying from this seller!
- c***m (417)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseWOW!; I cannot believe this 4 Days to Hawaii! ; AAA+++; Excellent Service; Great Pricing; Fast Delivery-Faster Than Expected to Hawaii!; Shipped 06 03, Tues, Received 06/07 Sat to Hawaii using free shipping; USPS Ground Mail, Hardcover Book in Excellent Condition--Better Than Described ; TLC Packaging; Excellent Seller Communication, Sends updates . Highly Recommended!, Thank you very much!