"Sometimes controversial, often loved, and never dull," Theodore Roosevelt "may have been the most talented man of his era. He was surely one of the most interesting."

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A shining portrait of a presciently modern political genius maneuvering in a gilded age of wealth, optimism, excess and American global ascension.”—San Francisco Chronicle
WINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR BIOGRAPHY • “[Theodore Rex] is one of the great histories of the American presidency, worthy of being on a shelf alongside...

Provides a look at the journey that Theodore Roosevelt, Rondon, Kermit, and their companions navigate through the unpredictable river and jungle of the Amazon. With new threats at every turn, from bloodthirsty piranhas and raging rapids to starvation, disease, and a traitor in their own ranks, it seemed that not everyone would make it out alive, but through it all, the indomitable Teddy Roosevelt remained determined to complete their mission and rewrite...

Evaluates Theodore Roosevelt's role in launching modern conservationsim, identifying the contributions of such influences as James Audubon and John Muir while describing how Roosevelt's exposure to natural wonders in his early life shaped his environmental values.

"The dawn of the 20th century brought with it stunning new technology--technology that would change the world--and public personalities that were larger than life. Relive the heady days at the birth of the modern age, and discover its more sobering moments, with this exceptional compilation of documentaries."--Container.