| Author |
Robinson, Corinne Roosevelt, 1861-1933 |
| LoC No. |
21016025
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| Title |
My Brother, Theodore Roosevelt
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by WebRover, Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"My Brother, Theodore Roosevelt" by Corinne Roosevelt Robinson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents an intimate portrayal of Theodore Roosevelt, focusing on his childhood and early years, as shared through the personal reminiscences of his sister. The narrative is likely to appeal to readers interested in the influential figures of American history, particularly those who wish to understand the familial and personal aspects that shaped a President known for his vigor and unique personality. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on her early memories of growing up in New York City with her brothers Theodore and Elliott. She describes their nurturing home life, their loving parents, and the significance of their shared childhood experiences in the nursery. Corinne highlights Theodore's fragility as a child, battling asthma while simultaneously displaying a vivid imagination and a capacity for leadership through storytelling. The early chapters set the stage for exploring Theodore Roosevelt's formative years and the lasting influence of family on his character and values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E740: History: America: Twentieth century
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| Subject |
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
51831 |
| Release Date |
Apr 22, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
205 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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