Theodore Roosevelt, Twenty-six President of the United States: A Typical AmericanE. R. Du Mont, 1901 - 413 pages |
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Page 58
... strong of body then as he has since grown to be , but he did not hesitate to join in any reputable sport or serious task attempted by his fellows . In one of his later essays Mr. Roosevelt says : " One plain duty of every man is to face ...
... strong of body then as he has since grown to be , but he did not hesitate to join in any reputable sport or serious task attempted by his fellows . In one of his later essays Mr. Roosevelt says : " One plain duty of every man is to face ...
Page 134
... strong to be easily breasted , the English leaders deter- mined to bring their men by boats through the bayous and disembark them on the bank of the river ten miles below the wealthy city at whose capture they were aiming . There was ...
... strong to be easily breasted , the English leaders deter- mined to bring their men by boats through the bayous and disembark them on the bank of the river ten miles below the wealthy city at whose capture they were aiming . There was ...
Page 135
... strong , swift strokes through a murderous fire of great guns and musketry ; the vessels were grappled amid fierce resistance ; the board- ing - nettings were slashed through and cut away with furious fighting and the decks were gained ...
... strong , swift strokes through a murderous fire of great guns and musketry ; the vessels were grappled amid fierce resistance ; the board- ing - nettings were slashed through and cut away with furious fighting and the decks were gained ...
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS | 5 |
A TYPICAL AMERICAN introduction by OPIE READ | 25 |
THEODORE ROOSEVELT | 33 |
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