Description
David McCullough masterfully chronicles the formative years of Theodore Roosevelt in this acclaimed biography, painting a vivid portrait of a remarkable young man battling severe asthma to forge his identity. The narrative immerses readers in the unique household and rarefied social world of the Roosevelt family, exploring the profound influences of his energetic father, his Southern belle mother, and the complex dynamics of his siblings and first love. Spanning seventeen pivotal years, the book traces Roosevelt's extraordinary metamorphosis from a frail child to a hardened cowboy, revealing the inner man through his struggles and triumphs. It is a compelling exploration of family, love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of a life intensely lived, set against the backdrop of late 19th-century America.
Available Editions
paperback
Simon & Schuster
Published May 12, 1982
370 pages
ISBN: 9780671447540
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Details
First Published
1982
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Mornings on Horseback by David McCullough.