American Boy's Life of Theodore Roosevelt
American Boy's Life of Theodore Roosevelt
The life of Theodore Roosevelt is one well worth studying by any American boy who wishes to make something of himself and mount high on the ladder of success.The twenty-sixth President of our country is a fine type of the true American of to-day, full of vim and vigor, quick to comprehend, and equally quick to act, not afraid to defend his opinions against all comers when satisfied that he is in the right, independent, and yet not lacking in fine social qualities, physically and morally courageous, and with a faith in himself and his God that is bound to make for good so long as he clings to it.
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t St. Pierre--American Aid--The Great Coal Strike--President Roosevelt ends the Difficulty--Tour through New England--The Trolley Accident in the Berkshires--A Providential Escape from Death 260
CHAPTER XXVIII
New Offices at the White House--Sends a Wireless Message to King Edward of England--End of the Trouble in Venezuela--The Canadian Boundary Dispute--Beginning of a Trip to the West--In Yellowstone Park 269
CHAPTER XXIX
Dedication of the Fair Buildings at St. Louis--Continuation of the Trip to San Francisco--Up in the Far Northwest--Back in Washington--The Post-office Scandals--The New Republic of Panama--A Canal at Last--Proclamation regarding the War between Japan and Russia--Opening of the Great Fair 277
CHAPTER XXX
Personal Characteristics of Theodore Roosevelt--The
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