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The Rough Riders 
| 80% Recommended by our customers. Publisher: Digital Antiquaria Catalog: Book Release date: 2004-07-01 Media: Digital Format: Download: PDF Number of pages: 127  Tip: compare prices with similar booksAuthor:
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The classic narrative of the heroic actions of the First United States Volunteer Cavalry in Cuba. "During the year preceding the outbreak of the Spanish War, I was Assistant Secretary of the Navy. While my party was in opposition, I had preached, with all the fervor and zeal I possessed, our duty to intervene in Cuba, and to take this opportunity of driving the Spaniard from the Western World. Now that my party had come to power, I felt it incumbent on me, by word and deed, to do all I could to secure the carrying out of the policy in which I so heartily believed; and from the beginning I had determined that, if a war came, somehow or other, I was going to the front." - Theodore Roosevelt This fine eBook is colorfully presented in portrait orientation, fully-searchable and fully printable. Enjoy! (127pp, 2 illust) |
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 Written on June 3, 2001 Summary: Rough read My expectations were high but this is just a poorly written book. About half the narrative is about the characters who joined the Rough Riders. Very little of the book deals with the battles in Cuba and the sections that do make the exploits of the Rough Riders seem grossly over rated. Roosevelt seems to write withh the intent on securing his place in history. And, if that wasn't enough, he includes self-serving appendices that laud his conduct on the battlefield and support his yearning for the medal of honor. I found his writing style tedious and often repetitious--you'll encounter countless references to the smokeless ammunition used by the Spanish. Enough already!  Written on September 6, 2000 Summary: Very good book on a very interesting Regiment... The 1st USV (the Rough Riders) has to be one of the most interesting units in US military history. The collection of characters who filled its ranks could spawn dozens of other titles. This book is WELL written by Teddy Roosevelt, one of our most colorful persidents, is a frank and great account of the life of this unit. I found it quite enjoyable, and didn't feel that the book was TR blowing his own horn, he cared very much for his men and this shows through in this book. A must for any history buff. Written on May 11, 1999 Summary: Accurate account of Rough Riders by one of them! My grandfather was a member of Troop A of the Rough Riders and wrote a series of articles for our local newspaper (Champaign, IL) on his experiences. After reading his comments and then reading the book written by Roosevelt I know first hand that Col. Roosevelt told it like it was. "Rough" was putting it mildly. My grandfather survived but had re-occurring bouts of maleria throughout his life. I transcribed his accounts into a family album for my children and grandchildren so he would not be forgotten. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone wanting to learn about our history. Written on October 4, 1998 Summary: A tremendous view of TR's "Splendid Little War" What impresses me about this book is how it differs from most any other narrative of any war I have read before or since. The battlefields of Cuba take on Homerian proportions in this book. Roosevelt sings the praises of the brave soldiers of his regiment (not least of all, himself) and paints a vivid picture of the harsh (yet glorious) realities of war. Rough Riders is valuable as, more than anything, an example of historical paradigm. It is a perspective on the values of a people and a living example of the way in which war has been viewed as a part of the American experience. |
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| Catalog | Book | Book | Book | Book | Book |
| Release date | 2004-07-01 | 2001-11-20 | 1991-03-01 | 2008-10-15 | 1986-07 |
| Media | Digital | Paperback | Hardcover | Paperback | Paperback |
| Format | Download: PDF | - | - | - | - |
| Number of pages | 127 | 920 | 32 | 496 | 447 |
| Ean | - | 9780375756788 | 9781557091420 | 9781606208762 | 9780393303049 |
| Book Isbn | - | 0375756787 | 1557091420 | 1606208764 | 0393303047 |
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