|
|
|
Item Details
Title:
|
BULLY!
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT: ILLUSTRATED WITH MORE THAN 250 VINTAGE POLITICAL CARTOONS |
By: |
Rick Marschall |
Format: |
Paperback |
List price:
|
£13.99 |
We currently do not stock this item, please contact the publisher directly for
further information.
|
|
|
|
|
ISBN 10: |
1621572706 |
ISBN 13: |
9781621572701 |
Publisher: |
REGNERY PUBLISHING INC |
Pub. date: |
6 October, 2014 |
Pages: |
400 |
Description: |
Bully! One of America's most beloved presidents comes to life in this comprehensive, unique biography illustrated by more than 250 period cartoons. Theodore Roosevelt, adored for everything from his much-caricatured teeth and glasses to his almost childlike exuberance and boundless energy, as well as his astounding achievements, captivated American |
Synopsis: |
Bully!One of America's most beloved presidents comes to life in this comprehensive, unique biography illustrated by more than 250 period cartoons.Theodore Roosevelt, adored for everything from his much-caricatured teeth and glasses to his almost childlike exuberance and boundless energy, as well as his astounding achievements, captivated Americans of his day-and the cartoonists who immortalized him in their drawings. In Bully! The Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt, author and cartoonist Rick Marschall tells Roosevelt's story, using words and colorful images alike. Incorporating hundreds of vintage illustrations, Bully! captures Roosevelt's remarkable life and incredible accomplishments as no other biography has.In Bully! you will read and see why this man continues to capture the imaginations of Americans and those who love America. You will learn: Why World War I might never have happened if Roosevelt had won the presidency for a third term How TR the Rough Rider inspired his men How Roosevelt drove the building of the Panama Canal through almost insuperable obstacles Why his strong (but today underreported) Christian faith directed his every action Why "the cowboy" Roosevelt was the most intellectual president America has ever had Why his foreign policy of speaking softly and carrying a big stick was so successful How the "Progressive" Roosevelt was actually a "Conservative" |
Publication: |
US |
Imprint: |
Regnery History |
Returns: |
Returnable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Little Worried Caterpillar (PB)
Little Green knows she''s about to make a big change - transformingfrom a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. Everyone is VERYexcited! But Little Green is VERY worried. What if being a butterflyisn''t as brilliant as everyone says?Join Little Green as she finds her own path ... with just a littlehelp from her friends.
|
|
All the Things We Carry PB
What can you carry?A pebble? A teddy? A bright red balloon? A painting you''ve made?A hope or a dream?This gorgeous, reassuring picture book celebrates all the preciousthings we can carry, from toys and treasures to love and hope. With comforting rhymes and fabulous illustrations, this is a warmhug of a picture book.
|
|
|
|