Description
1913 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, large tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.
This 1913 first edition of Theodore Roosevelt’s autobiography is a true collector’s item, offering a firsthand account of one of America’s most influential and controversial presidents. Despite its well-worn condition, this copy bears the unmistakable patina of a book that has been cherished and frequently revisited over the decades. Roosevelt’s vivid prose and uncompromising candor shine through, bringing to life his adventures as a rancher, soldier, and politician. From his early days as a sickly child to his ascent to the nation’s highest office, this memoir provides an unvarnished look at the man behind the legend. Collectors will appreciate the historical significance of this edition, published just a year after Roosevelt left the White House, while readers will be captivated by his tales of courage, conservation efforts, and his unwavering pursuit of the “strenuous life.”
