The Strenuous Years
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Author |
: Ryan Swanson |
Publisher |
: Diversion Publishing Corp. |
Total Pages |
: 416 |
Release |
: 2019-08-20 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781635766110 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1635766117 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (10 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Strenuous Life by : Ryan Swanson
“It seemed as if Theodore Roosevelt’s biographers had closed the book on his life story. But Ryan Swanson has uncovered an untold chapter” (Johnny Smith, coauthor of Blood Brothers: The Fatal Friendship between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X). Crippling asthma, a frail build, and grossly myopic eyesight: these were the ailments that plagued Teddy Roosevelt as a child. In adulthood, he was diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart condition and was told never to exert himself again. Roosevelt’s body was his weakness, the one hill he could never fully conquer—and as a result he developed what would become a lifelong obsession with athletics that he carried with him into his presidency. As President of the United States, Roosevelt boxed, practiced Ju-Jitsu, played tennis nearly every day, and frequently invited athletes and teams to the White House. It was during his administration that America saw baseball’s first ever World Series; interscholastic sports began; and schools began to place an emphasis on physical education. In addition, the NCAA formed, and the United States hosted the Olympic Games for the first time. From a prize-winning historian, this book shows how Roosevelt fought desperately (and sometimes successfully) to shape American athletics in accordance with his imperialistic view of the world. It reveals that, in one way or another, we can trace our fanaticism for fitness and sports directly back to the twenty-sixth president and his relentless pursuit of “The Strenuous Life.” “Essential reading for anyone who cares about the history of sports in America.” —Michael Kazin, author of War against War: The American Fight for Peace, 1914–1918
Author |
: Theodore Roosevelt |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 360 |
Release |
: 1902 |
ISBN-10 |
: NYPL:33433074820261 |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Strenuous Life by : Theodore Roosevelt
Author |
: Cecil Beaton |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: |
ISBN-10 |
: 9120069529 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789120069524 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Strenuous Years: Diaries 1948-55 by : Cecil Beaton
Author |
: Kathleen Dalton |
Publisher |
: Vintage |
Total Pages |
: 754 |
Release |
: 2007-12-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780307429681 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0307429687 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis Theodore Roosevelt by : Kathleen Dalton
He inherited a sense of entitlement (and obligation) from his family, yet eventually came to see his own class as suspect. He was famously militaristic, yet brokered peace between Russia and Japan. He started out an archconservative, yet came to champion progressive causes. These contradictions are not evidence of vacillating weakness: instead, they were the product of a restless mind bend on a continuous quest for self-improvement. In Theodore Roosevelt, historian Kathleen Dalton reveals a man with a personal and intellectual depth rarely seen in our public figures. She shows how Roosevelt’s struggle to overcome his frailties as a child helped to build his character, and offers new insights into his family life, uncovering the important role that Roosevelt’s second wife, Edith Carow, played in the development of his political career. She also shows how TR flirted with progressive reform and then finally commited himself to deep reform in the Bull Moose campaign of 1912. Incorporating the latest scholarship into a vigorous narrative, Dalton reinterprets both the man and his times to create an illuminating portrait that will change the way we see this great man and the Progressive Era.
Author |
: Theodore Roosevelt |
Publisher |
: Courier Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 163 |
Release |
: 2012-03-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780486112381 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0486112381 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (81 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Strenuous Life by : Theodore Roosevelt
Politician, soldier, naturalist, and historian — Theodore Roosevelt remains a towering symbol of American optimism and progress. This collection embodies his enduring ideals for attaining a robust political, social, and personal life.
Author |
: Theodore Roosevelt |
Publisher |
: DigiCat |
Total Pages |
: 32 |
Release |
: 2022-05-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: EAN:8596547020202 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Synopsis Citizenship in a Republic by : Theodore Roosevelt
Citizenship in a Republic is the title of a speech given by Theodore Roosevelt, former President of the United States, at the Sorbonne in Paris, France, on April 23, 1910. One notable passage from the speech is referred to as "The Man in the Arena": It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better.
Author |
: Estate of Cecil Beaton |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: |
Release |
: 2018 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1912546396 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781912546398 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Strenuous Years, 1948-55 by : Estate of Cecil Beaton
Author |
: Clay Risen |
Publisher |
: Scribner |
Total Pages |
: 368 |
Release |
: 2019-06-04 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781501143991 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1501143999 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Crowded Hour by : Clay Risen
A NEW YORK TIMES 100 NOTABLE BOOKS OF 2019 SELECTION The dramatic story of the most famous regiment in American history: the Rough Riders, a motley group of soldiers led by Theodore Roosevelt, whose daring exploits marked the beginning of American imperialism in the 20th century. When America declared war on Spain in 1898, the US Army had just 26,000 men, spread around the country—hardly an army at all. In desperation, the Rough Riders were born. A unique group of volunteers, ranging from Ivy League athletes to Arizona cowboys and led by Theodore Roosevelt, they helped secure victory in Cuba in a series of gripping, bloody fights across the island. Roosevelt called their charge in the Battle of San Juan Hill his “crowded hour”—a turning point in his life, one that led directly to the White House. “The instant I received the order,” wrote Roosevelt, “I sprang on my horse and then my ‘crowded hour’ began.” As The Crowded Hour reveals, it was a turning point for America as well, uniting the country and ushering in a new era of global power. Both a portrait of these men, few of whom were traditional soldiers, and of the Spanish-American War itself, The Crowded Hour dives deep into the daily lives and struggles of Roosevelt and his regiment. Using diaries, letters, and memoirs, Risen illuminates a disproportionately influential moment in American history: a war of only six months’ time that dramatically altered the United States’ standing in the world. In this brilliant, enlightening narrative, the Rough Riders—and a country on the brink of a new global dominance—are brought fully and gloriously to life.
Author |
: Daniel Lieberman |
Publisher |
: Pantheon |
Total Pages |
: 465 |
Release |
: 2021-01-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781524746988 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1524746983 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (88 Downloads) |
Synopsis Exercised by : Daniel Lieberman
The book tells the story of how we never evolved to exercise - to do voluntary physical activity for the sake of health. Using his own research and experiences throughout the world, the author recounts how and why humans evolved to walk, run, dig, and do other necessary and rewarding physical activities while avoiding needless exertion. Drawing on insights from biology and anthropology, the author suggests how we can make exercise more enjoyable, rather that shaming and blaming people for avoiding it
Author |
: Brett McKay |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 288 |
Release |
: 2009-09-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781440308918 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1440308918 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Art of Manliness by : Brett McKay
Man up and discover the practical and inspirational information all men should know! While it’s definitely more than just monster trucks, grilling, and six-pack abs, true manliness is hard to define. The words macho and manly are not synonymous. Taking lessons from classic gentlemen such as Benjamin Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt, authors Brett and Kate McKay have created a collection of the most useful advice every man needs to know to live life to its full potential. This book contains a wealth of information that ranges from survival skills to social skills to advice on how to improve your character. Whether you are braving the wilds with your friends, courting your girlfriend, or raising a family, inside you’ll find practical information and inspiration for every area of life. You’ll learn the basics all modern men should know, including how to: -Shave like your grandpa -Be a perfect houseguest -Fight like a gentleman using the art of bartitsu -Help a friend with a problem -Give a man hug -Perform a fireman’s carry -Ask for a woman’s hand in marriage -Raise resilient kids -Predict the weather like a frontiersman -Start a fire without matches -Give a dynamic speech -Live a well-balanced life So jump in today and gain the skills and knowledge you need to be a real man in the 21st century.