The Rough Riders, Theodore Roosevelt
The Rough Riders, Theodore Roosevelt
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The Rough Riders

Author: Theodore Roosevelt

Narrator: Oliver Thompson

Unabridged: 6 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/12/2024


Synopsis

Experience history in the making with Theodore Roosevelt’s The Rough Riders, a vivid and personal account of one of the most famous military regiments in American history. Roosevelt recounts the formation, training, and dramatic exploits of the Rough Riders, a volunteer cavalry unit that played a pivotal role in the Spanish-American War. From their recruitment of cowboys, miners, and Ivy League athletes to their heroic charge up San Juan Hill, Roosevelt’s firsthand narrative captures the courage, camaraderie, and chaos of battle with unmatched detail and passion.Blending historical insight with Roosevelt’s unmistakable charisma, The Rough Riders is more than a war memoir—it’s a testament to the enduring spirit of American determination and leadership. Narrated with vigor and authenticity, this audiobook immerses listeners in the grit and glory of a defining moment in U.S. history.Start listening to The Rough Riders today and march alongside one of America’s greatest leaders in his journey from soldier to statesman.

About Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) was the twenty-sixth president of the United States. He was a leader of the Republican Party and founder of the short-lived Progressive ("Bull Moose") Party of 1912. Before becoming president in 1901, he held offices at the city, state, and federal levels. Roosevelt was the force behind the completion of the Panama Canal, sent the Great White Fleet on a world tour to demonstrate American power, and negotiated an end to the Russo-Japanese War, for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize. He was the first American to win the Nobel Prize in any field. Roosevelt is also known for his achievements as a naturalist, explorer, hunter, soldier, and author. His published works include Rough Riders, The Strenuous Life, Hunting Trips of a Ranchman and Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Joseph

What can I say about Mr Theodore Roosevelt that has not already been said, recorded, analyzed, and written about? This extraordinary individual died at the relatively young age of sixty, and yet it is no exaggeration to say that within those sixty years he lived three or four lives. He was known to......more

Goodreads review by Michael

An excellent, very readable book by Roosevelt. Enjoyed it thoroughly. This book is not some self-serving account by Colonel Roosevelt to advance himself. No, it is the story of one of the most colorful units in American military history, their members' backgrounds, their valor, and their adaptibilit......more