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This post originally appeared in the art of manliness trunk a. Best theodore roosevelt books list of top books about teddy. A list of books to revisit the 161st anniversary of t. Teddy roosevelts greatest adventure came in 1914 when the former president visited south america. Roosevelt, the countrys 26th president, read at least a book a day. October 27, 1858 january 6, 1919 was an american statesman, politician, conservationist, naturalist, and writer who served as the 26th president of the united states from 1901 to 1909. Theodore roosevelt, 18581919, 26th president of the united states 19019, b. Nevertheless, this is a great book and a mustread for anyone interested in theodore roosevelt, william taft or this period of american history.
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