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Hunting the Grisly and Other Sketches Hardcover – June 4, 2009

by Theodore Roosevelt (Author)

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This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bibliolife (June 4, 2009)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 252 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1110476981
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1110476985
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.17 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.63 x 9.21 inches

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Theodore Roosevelt (/ˈroʊzəvɛlt/ ROH-zə-velt;[a] October 27, 1858 – January 6, 1919) was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, naturalist, and reformer who served as the 26th President of the United States from 1901 to 1909. As a leader of the Republican Party during this time, he became a driving force for the Progressive Era in the United States in the early 20th century.

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David

Great fun from another age.

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017

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Roosevelt is a great writer and he has fantastic material to deal with. From grizzly charges to Indian war parties, get a taste of how the West once was.

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A. Parker

Teddy Roosevelt Believed in 'Big Foot'

Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2010

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T.R. Believed in 'Big Foot'
Note the accurate, old-fashioned spelling of the giant bears that once roamed all over North America. Teddy Roosevelt's prose actually kept my interest as did many of his fascinating tales of hunting out West. He did get repetitious in spots, still, his perspective of turn of the century plains and mountain hunting stories left me wanting to find out more. At some points his stories seem to stretch the good bounds of reason--like fishers hunting grizzly cubs?--maybe after they're first born but it seems unlikely after cubs reach a couple months of life. Great tales of buffalo herds with great details on different types of bison and how old timers distinguished them. Roosevelt seemed to live an action-packed life unlike current politicians. He also had great advice that would do us well in our war against terrorism.

A the end of TR's stories, the very last tale, describes what can only be called an encounter with Big Foot by two mountain trappers--one who dies at Big Foot's hands. It describes perfectly (except for the ending death) an incident that me, my brother, and my brother-in-law experienced when we camped out at Lake Creek in preparation for climbing La Plata peak. The spooky nocturnal enounters with the mysterious beast duplicated what we experienced at camp. Some say Big Foot still roams the back woods of Colorado so its nice to know that a former president gave credence to the legend.

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VPH

Big foot back in the mid to late 1800's

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2014

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In the last chapter, Roosevelt relates story on a trapper
and his partner that had encountered a big foot and did not know what it was. So even presidents can talk about the unknown.

Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2015

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A candid insight into the long past world of the American frontiersman and their Hunting endevours written by a scholar and a gentleman.
A must read for the modern hunter into our past heritage.

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Aaron Tank

Interesting to read these stories that occurred near where I grew up!

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2016

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Interesting pieces of history and storytelling from a time my grandfather had experienced. Definitely gives one a view of the western frontier that has long since past.

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Joseph

Book is a pleasant and easy read and quite interesting

Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2016

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Book was very interesting as a look back into the times of the late 19 century. Societies standards were hugely different than today. Book is a pleasant and easy read and quite interesting.

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Jeremy G.

Timeless hunting tales

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2014

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A great read. Teddy Roosevelt was one of the first true conversationists and his writing is timeless, even a century later. Sitting in the blind or on the train? It's a great read.

Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2012

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One of the most wonderful fun reading, the accounts of Teddy and his hunting and escapades,
found myself often laughing out loud,
Mr. Roosevelt-Dee-lightful!

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