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In 1914, with the well-wishes of the Brazilian government, Theodore Roosevelt, ex-president of the United States; his son, Kermit; and Colonel Rondon travel to South America on a quest to course the River of Doubt. While in Brazil, Theodore is also tasked with a "zoogeographic... Read Full Overview

Roosevelt's popular book Through the Brazilian Wilderness describes his expedition into the Brazilian jungle in 1913 as a member of the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition co-named after its leader, Brazilian explorer C'ndido Rondon. The book describes all of the scientific... Read Full Overview

AN HISTORICAL CLASSIC
Through the Brazilian Wilderness is an account written by Roosevelt of the 1913 Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition in Brazil.
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Includes Illustrations of Roosevelt and His Life

For a man who grew up to become the "Bull Moose", Theodore Roosevelt was a sickly child, suffering from asthma and other maladies. But his physical weakness actually drove him to be more active, which also fostered an interest in nature. It also helped that Teddy's family was... Read Full Overview

After losing his bid for the United States Presidency as a third party candidate, Theodore Roosevelt decided to take on the most dangerous adventure left on earth. He and his son, Kermit, accepted Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon's invitation to help him plot the course of the... Read Full Overview

Through the Brazilian Wilderness is a Teddy Roosevelt memoir and an account of a zoo-geographic reconnaissance through the Brazilian hinterland. The official and proper title of the expedition is that given it by the Brazilian Government: Expedicao Scientifica Roosevelt- Rondon... Read Full Overview

At the age of fifty-five, former president Theodore Roosevelt took part in an expedition to the far reaches of the Amazon. Mind you, in time and context this was an extraordinary thing; at this point in history, you'd need to make an expedition into space... Read Full Overview

Roosevelt's popular book Through the Brazilian Wilderness describes his expedition into the Brazilian jungle in 1913 as a member of the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition, co-named after its leader, Brazilian explorer Candido Rondon. The book describes the scientific discovery,... Read Full Overview

??????????Theodore Roosevelt's account of his expedition to explore the Amazon River (known as the River of Doubt) shows a lot of the reasons we still admire him. First, he was a serious scientist. He was dedicated to discovering new species of wildlife (and could rattle off... Read Full Overview

Theodore Roosevelt made the decision to embark on the most perilous adventure remaining on earth after failing to win the presidency of the United States as a third party candidate. He agreed to Candido Mariano da Silva Rondon's request to assist him in determining the River... Read Full Overview

"Roosevelt has been able to add one more excellent volume to a list which is already a praiseworthy record." -- The New York Times
"An exceedingly fascinating story of adventure. It is the best story ... that the many-sided former president of the United States has... Read Full Overview

Roosevelt had originally planned to go on a speaking trip of Argentina and Brazil, followed by a cruise of the Amazon River. Instead, the Brazilian Government suggested that Roosevelt accompany famous Brazilian explorer C ndido Rondon on his exploration of the previously unknown... Read Full Overview

In "Through the Brazilian Wilderness," Theodore Roosevelt recounts the riveting journey of the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition, an endeavor that melds adventure with scientific inquiry. Set against the backdrop of the uncharted Amazon rainforest, Roosevelt's prose captures... Read Full Overview