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Book SynopsisThe letters of Theodore Roosevelt constitute a major contribution to the field of American history and literature. At the same time, they present an autobiography of matchless candor and vitality. They are at once a mine of information for the historian, a case study in astute and vigorous political leadership, and a delight to the general reader. All the letters needed to reveal Roosevelt's thought and action in his public and private life are included, with appropriate editorial comment; and each is printed in its entirety.
Trade Review[O]ne of those monumental contributions to the scholarship of history and biography that are also a pleasure to read. * Harper’s *
Table of ContentsVOLUME ONE Introduction New York and Cambridge 1868--1881 New York and Medora 1881--1889 The Civil Service Commission 1889--1895 The Police Commission of the City of New York 1895--1897 The Department of the Navy 1897--1898 VOLUME TWO The Department of the Navy, continued 1898 The War with Spain 1898 A State Campaign August-December 1898 Parochial Affairs January--December 1899 The Kaleidoscope January--June 1900 A National Campaign June--December 1900 APPENDIX 1. Diary of Five Months In the New York Legislature 1469 2. Note on Nomination for the Governorship 3. Men of Affairs 4. Theodore Roosevelt: The Years of Decision 5. Chronologies 6. Collections Investigated INDEX
