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- ISBN
- 9780062312082
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062312081
ISBN-13
9780062312082
eBay Product ID (ePID)
217003931
Product Key Features
Book Title
Rough Riders : Theodore Roosevelt, His Cowboy Regiment, and the Immortal Charge Up San Juan Hill
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Military / Nuclear Warfare, United States / 20th Century, Military / United States, Presidents & Heads of State, Caribbean & West Indies / Cuba
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
17.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-046230
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Rough Riders is excellent. It's not just first-rate history but a ripping yarn that shines new light on Theodore Roosevelt's extraordinary life., "Mark Lee Gardner''s excellent book blends history, biography, and well-detailed combat narrative as it shows how Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders became national heroes." -- Dallas Morning News "Thrilling. ... Timeless. ... A classic, inspiring biography of a true American hero." -- True West " Rough Riders is excellent. It''s not just first-rate history but a ripping yarn that shines new light on Theodore Roosevelt''s extraordinary life." -- Ron Hansen, author of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford "Definitive." -- True West "A thrill ride for history buffs. ... A must read for Roosevelt aficionados and those who appreciate compelling stories of military history." -- USA Today "Few episodes from our past have done more to capture, and shape, central themes of the American character (real and imagined) than Teddy Roosevelt''s exploits with the Rough Riders. In Mark Gardner''s expert hands, a great American foundation story has been brought to vivid life." -- Hampton Sides, New York Times bestselling author of In the Kingdom of Ice and Blood and Thunder "As Hollywood''s resident expert on Theodore Roosevelt, I found Mark Lee Gardner''s Rough Riders to be a finely-honed and fresh look at this country''s only ''cowboy'' regiment to ever see combat." -- John Milius, co-screenwriter of Apocalypse Now and director of The Wind and the Lion and Rough Riders (1997 TV film), both about Roosevelt "Fast-paced and thoroughly researched. ... A rousing and robust story." -- Kirkus Reviews "Gardner brings the Rough Riders to life with clear, vivid prose and keen insights. You can almost smell the saddle leather and gunsmoke, hear the bugles calling to a glorious adventure second to none. Gardner leads this literary charge -- and it''s indeed a grand one." -- Paul Andrew Hutton, author of The Apache Wars "Gardner delivers rousing blow-by-blow accounts of the various battles and showcases Roosevelt''s hypermasculine panache." -- Library Journal "Gardner provides some terrifying, exhilarating stories of battle... and celebrates Roosevelt." -- Publishers Weekly "Rich in action and telling details." -- Albuquerque Journal "Overflowing with intelligently packaged information about Roosevelt and his regiment, massaged into an appealing action-narrative style as instructive alike to enthusiast and newcomer as it is enjoyable to read." -- Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal "[Gardner''s] fast pace and comprehensive research... carry readers into a brief and memorable period of history." -- New Mexico Magazine "Gardner''s book is well-researched, and his narrative is absorbing." -- San Antonio Express-News "Gardner''s account of the famous charge up San Juan Hill pulses with the kinetic confusion of men under fire. ... Gardner ably defends Roosevelt''s accomplishments on the battlefield." -- Newsday "Breathes new life into [the Rough Riders'' tale] through detailed research, close attention to detail, and gripping narrative. ... A worthy addition to the body of work surrounding this iconic tale of American history." -- Military Heritage "An engaging and up-to-date chronicle of the Rough Riders'' saga." -- The Journal of America''s Military Past "Absorbing. ... [Gardner''s] ability to recreate those weeks, in all their glory... is impressive." -- Bookreporter.com "There have been countless books written about various facets of Theodore Roosevelt''s life, but it''s unlikely that any offer the masterful mix of rousing storytelling and historical accuracy in Mark Gardner''s book." -- Roundup Magazine "Compelling reading. ... Gardner renders an especially authentic portrait." -- HistoryNet "Gardner is one of this nation''s premier historians of the American West." -- Col. Cole C. Kingseed, USA Ret., Ph.D., Army Magazine, There have been countless books written about various facets of Theodore Roosevelt's life, but it's unlikely that any offer the masterful mix of rousing storytelling and historical accuracy in Mark Gardner's book., [Gardner's] fast pace and comprehensive research... carry readers into a brief and memorable period of history., Mark Lee Gardner's excellent book blends history, biography, and well-detailed combat narrative as it shows how Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders became national heroes., A thrill ride for history buffs. ... A must read for Roosevelt aficionados and those who appreciate compelling stories of military history.
Dewey Decimal
973.91/1092
Synopsis
The author of the critically acclaimed To Hell on a Fast Horse and Shot All to Hell tells the rousing, action-packed story of the Rough Riders and their extraordinary leader, Theodore Roosevelt The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor in February 1898 stunned the world and triggered a war between the United States and Spain. Congress authorized President McKinley to recruit a volunteer force to help drive the Spaniards out of Cuba, and from these men emerged the legendary Rough Riders, a mounted regiment drawn from America's western territories and led by the irrepressible Theodore Roosevelt. Its ranks included not only cowboys and other Westerners, but also several Ivy Leaguers and clubmen, many of them friends of "TR." Roosevelt and his men quickly came to symbolize American ruggedness, daring, and individualism. He led them to victory in the famed Battle of San Juan Hill, which made TR a national hero and cemented the Rough Riders' place in history. Now Mark Lee Gardner synthesizes previously unknown primary accounts-private letters, diaries, and period newspaper reports from public and private archives in Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Massachusetts, New York, and Washington, D.C.-to breathe fresh life into the Rough Riders and pays tribute to their daring feats and indomitable leader. Gardner also explores lesser-known aspects of the story, including the Rough Riders' relationship with the African American Buffalo Soldiers, with whom they fought side by side at San Juan Hill. Rich with action, violence, camaraderie, and courage, Rough Riders sheds new light on the Theodore Roosevelt saga-and on one of the most thrilling chapters in American history. Praise for Rough Riders "Few episodes from our past have done more to capture, and shape, central themes of the American character (real and imagined) than Teddy Roosevelt's exploits with the Rough Riders. In Mark Gardner's expert hands, a great American foundation story has been brought to vivid life. In his deft reappraisal, we can see anew how these almost mythic events continue to flow, like deep wellsprings, through our national life."-Hampton Sides, New York Times bestselling author of In the Kingdom of Ice and Blood and Thunder "Rough Riders is excellent! It's not just first-rate history, it's also a ripping yarn that shines new light on Theodore Roosevelt's extraordinary life."-Ron Hansen, author of The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford "As Hollywood's resident expert on Theodore Roosevelt, I found Mark Lee Gardner's Rough Riders to be a finely honed and fresh look at this country's only 'cowboy' regiment to ever see combat. A true tribute to those 'Children of the Dragon's Blood' who charged with Roosevelt up Kettle and San Juan Hills that fateful day in 1898."-John Milius, co-screenwriter of Apocalypse Now and director of The Wind and the Lion and Rough Riders (1997 TV film), both about Roosevelt "Gardner brings it all to life with clear, vivid prose and keen insights. You can almost smell the saddle leather and gunsmoke, hear the guidons snapping in the wind, and the bugles calling to a glorious adventure second to none. Gardner leads this literary charge-and it's indeed a grand one."-Paul Andrew Hutton, author of The Apache Wars, The award-winning, new definitive history of Teddy Roosevelt and the legendary Rough Riders "Thrilling. ... A classic." --True West WINNER: The Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award; New Mexico-Arizona Book Award; and Colorado Book Award The now-legendary Rough Riders were a volunteer regiment recruited in 1898 to help drive the Spaniards out of Cuba. Drawn from America's southwestern territories and led by the irrepressible Theodore Roosevelt, these men included not only cowboys and other Westerners, but also several Ivy Leaguers and clubmen, many of them friends of "TR." Roosevelt and his men quickly came to symbolize American ruggedness, daring, and individualism. He led them to victory in the famed Battle of San Juan Hill, which made TR a national hero and cemented the Rough Riders' iconic place in history. Now Mark Lee Gardner synthesizes previously unknown primary accounts--private letters, diaries, and period newspaper reports from public and private archives across the country--to breathe fresh life into the Rough Riders and pay tribute to their daring feats and indomitable leader., The award-winning, new definitive history of Teddy Roosevelt and the legendary Rough Riders "Thrilling. ... A classic." -- True West WINNER: The Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award; New Mexico-Arizona Book Award; and Colorado Book Award The now-legendary Rough Riders were a volunteer regiment recruited in 1898 to help drive the Spaniards out of Cuba. Drawn from America's southwestern territories and led by the irrepressible Theodore Roosevelt, these men included not only cowboys and other Westerners, but also several Ivy Leaguers and clubmen, many of them friends of "TR." Roosevelt and his men quickly came to symbolize American ruggedness, daring, and individualism. He led them to victory in the famed Battle of San Juan Hill, which made TR a national hero and cemented the Rough Riders' iconic place in history. Now Mark Lee Gardner synthesizes previously unknown primary accounts--private letters, diaries, and period newspaper reports from public and private archives across the country--to breathe fresh life into the Rough Riders and pay tribute to their daring feats and indomitable leader.
LC Classification Number
E725.45 1st.G37 2016
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