Project Gutenberg 2000-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 174 Thayer, William Roscoe 1859 1923 Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography "Theodore Roosevelt: An Intimate Biography" by William Roscoe Thayer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of Theodore Roosevelt's life, character, and political career, capturing the essence of his impact during a significant period in American history. At the start of the biography, the author clarifies his intention not to write a eulogy but rather a candid portrayal of Roosevelt, whom he knew personally over forty years. Thayer reflects on their relationship against the backdrop of Roosevelt's prominent role in shaping the moral fabric of the nation, especially in light of his actions during World War I. The chapter then delves into Roosevelt’s origins and youth, contrasting his privileged upbringing in New York City with Abraham Lincoln's humble beginnings, emphasizing his early struggles with asthma and his subsequent determination to cultivate physical strength. The narrative also touches upon the important influences of his family, his education, and how these experiences ultimately shaped his character and political ideologies as he ventured into public life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Presidents -- United States -- Biography Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 E740 Text Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Biographies Category: History - American 660083 2025-07-01T12:45:07.974050 text/html 659904 2025-01-08T00:11:21.192971 text/html 338504 2025-07-01T12:45:16.158047 application/epub+zip 348337 2025-07-01T12:45:10.888059 application/epub+zip 335437 2025-07-01T12:45:09.762031 application/epub+zip 595450 2025-07-01T12:45:20.512030 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 573147 2025-07-01T12:45:15.449010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 514166 2022-09-02T03:52:35.203413 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 634429 2025-07-01T12:45:07.502102 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 626625 2015-04-03T14:54:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 244376 2015-04-03T14:55:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17514 2025-07-01T12:45:20.636014 application/rdf+xml 15402 2025-07-01T12:45:10.247113 image/jpeg 3630 2025-07-01T12:45:10.003194 image/jpeg 333829 2025-07-01T12:45:08.024100 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia