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PublisherDoubleday Religious Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100385507968
ISBN-139780385507967
eBay Product ID (ePID)43558508
Product Key Features
Book TitleRiver of Doubt : Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey
Number of Pages432 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / 20th Century, Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, Ecosystems & Habitats / Rivers, General, Presidents & Heads of State, Regional, Latin America / South America
Publication Year2005
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorCandice Millard
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight26.5 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2005-046541
Reviews"A rich, dramatic tale that ranges from the personal to the literally earth-shaking." -Janet Maslin, The New York Times "[A] fine account . . . There are far too many books in which a travel writer follows in the footsteps of his or her hero-and there are far too few books like this, in which an author who has spent time and energy ferreting out material from archival sources weaves it into a gripping tale." - The Washington Post "[N]o frills, high-adventure writing . . . Millard's sober account is as claustrophobic as a walk through the densest jungle, and as full of vigor as Roosevelt himself." - Entertainment Weekly From the Trade Paperback edition., "A rich, dramatic tale that ranges from the personal to the literally earth-shaking." -Janet Maslin, The New York Times "[A] fine account . . . There are far too many books in which a travel writer follows in the footsteps of his or her hero-and there are far too few books like this, in which an author who has spent time and energy ferreting out material from archival sources weaves it into a gripping tale." - The Washington Post "[N]o frills, high-adventure writing . . . Millard's sober account is as claustrophobic as a walk through the densest jungle, and as full of vigor as Roosevelt himself." - Entertainment Weekly, "A rich, dramatic tale that ranges from the personal to the literally earth-shaking." -Janet Maslin,The New York Times "[A] fine account . . . There are far too many books in which a travel writer follows in the footsteps of his or her hero-and there are far too few books like this, in which an author who has spent time and energy ferreting out material from archival sources weaves it into a gripping tale." -The Washington Post "[N]o frills, high-adventure writing . . . Millard's sober account is as claustrophobic as a walk through the densest jungle, and as full of vigor as Roosevelt himself." -Entertainment Weekly From the Trade Paperback edition.
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal918.1/13045
SynopsisIn a powerful new narrative history, former "National Geographic" writer and editor Millard traces the bold 1914 expedition to chart the Amazon's treacherous River of Doubt, and casts new light on the expedition's extraordinary leader, Theodore Roosevelt. High school & older., At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait, "The River of Doubt" is the true story of Theodore Roosevelt's harrowing exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth. The River of Doubt-- it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes through one of the most treacherous jungles in the world. Indians armed with poison-tipped arrows haunt its shadows; piranhas glide through its waters; boulder-strewn rapids turn the river into a roiling cauldron. After his humiliating election defeat in 1912, Roosevelt set his sights on the most punishing physical challenge he could find, the first descent of an unmapped, rapids-choked tributary of the Amazon. Together with his son Kermit and Brazil's most famous explorer, Ca ndido Mariano da Silva Rondon, Roosevelt accomplished a feat so great that many at the time refused to believe it. In the process, he changed the map of the western hemisphere forever. Along the way, Roosevelt and his men faced an unbelievable series of hardships, losing their canoes and supplies to punishing whitewater rapids, and enduring starvation, Indian attack, disease, drowning, and a murder within their own ranks. Three men died, and Roosevelt was brought to the brink of suicide. "The River of Doubt" brings alive these extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived. From the soaring beauty of the Amazon rain forest to the darkest night of Theodore Roosevelt's life, here is Candice Millard's dazzling debut.
LC Classification NumberF2546.M587 2005
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- 13. Mär. 2019
Historical Entertainment
The book was in much better shape than I expected, although it had been stacked too long in a cock-eyed position, giving the book an odd curvature. The story itself is very motivational, particularly for those of us who have a few years invested. Most of us are not in the financial position of Roosevelt, to gallivant off on a trip of exploration and adventure, but reading about the trip and the suffering that the explorers endured and survived makes for historical insight.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 30. Sep. 2016
Excellent reading
If you are a Teddy Roosevelt fan this is a "Must" for your collection, if you are interested in learning more about him, this definitely a book to read to find out more about one of the most interesting well rounded presidents so far, Cowboy, Adventurer, Police Commissioner, Politician, Conservationist, and Author. Not many could have made this journey and survived, much less written a nail biting book about it.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 14. Feb. 2017
Bully
Still another reason why this man was the greatest President ever. I was "Deeeelighted" to read about: Leather boots saved the lethal bite of an amazon snake. Near death experience again for the Man. Kermits love of his Father. At his age most men would be ending their life...Not teede. A must read for adventure, Madness, Murder, and greed.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Okt. 2018
Roosevelt's life is worthy as it could be...a great man, a man of character!
A great read as well as information about a truly great human being...adventurous, compelling!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 29. Dez. 2020
River of doubt
I had read a friend's copy several months ago and bought this to have in my library. Compelling book!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 27. Jun. 2018
Accurate title of the expedition.
Excellent book on the expedition down the River of Doubt. It was undertaken in 1913-14 and was an arduous journey down an unexplored river.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 03. Jul. 2018
Hardly a mark on it.
good shape, my husband loves to read and enjoyed it,Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Jan. 2021
worth the read
great bookBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 22. Mai. 2024
Happy with purchase thank you.
Happy with purchase thank you.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 26. Mär. 2023
Great Book!
Great Book!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
