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Originally published in 1921, this early works is a fascinating look at the life of Theodore Roosevelt as written by his sister. It will appeal ...Show synopsisOriginally published in 1921, this early works is a fascinating look at the life of Theodore Roosevelt as written by his sister. It will appeal greatly to any historian. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Hide synopsis
My Brother, Theodore Roosevelt (Rarebooksclub.com) – Trade paperback (2012)
by
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Trade paperback, Rarebooksclub.com 2012
English
118 pages
ISBN: 1150226048 ISBN-13: 9781150226045
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ...here at all, cause what they say ain't true, Colonel. They say that I shot a lady in the eye and it ain't true, Colonel, for I was shoo tin at my wife at the time.--I know you will come and get me out of jail right off, Colonel, --please hurry. J. D." How my brother laughed as he turned the manuscript over to ...Show moreThis historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ...here at all, cause what they say ain't true, Colonel. They say that I shot a lady in the eye and it ain't true, Colonel, for I was shoo tin at my wife at the time.--I know you will come and get me out of jail right off, Colonel, --please hurry. J. D." How my brother laughed as he turned the manuscript over to me, and said: "They are the most unconscionable children that ever were, but oh what fighting men they made!" Another amusing incident occurred at the house of my sister, where we were all lunching one day, having one of our merry family reunions to meet the governor. My sister had just returned from Europe with a "perfect treasure" of an English butler, who had not yet become entirely accustomed to the vagaries of the Roosevelt family! We were in the midst of a specially merry argument when the door-bell rang and the butler left the dining-room to answer the bell. In a few moments he returned with a somewhat puzzled expression on his face, and leaning over my brother's chair, he said in a stage whisper: " There is a there is a gentleman in the hall, sir he says, sir, that his name, sir, is Mr. 'Happy Jack' of Arizona." "Why," said my brother, leaping to his feet, "I didn't know that 'Happy Jack' was in New York," and he hurriedly left the room to welcome his precious Rough Rider. In a few moments he came back literally doubled up with laughter, and burst out: "You know, there has been a great deal in the newspapers about the trouble that I have had with importunate office seekers, who have forced themselves, in a very disagreeable way, into the executive mansion at Albany. Dear old 'Happy Jack' read, way out in Arizona, about the annoyance I was having with these people, and he just packed his kit and came all the way from Arizona to offer...Hide
Description:New. This item is printed on demand. General Books publication...New. This item is printed on demand. General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1921 Original Publisher: Scribners Subjects: Biography.
Description:BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 5.98 by 9 inches. This book is printed on...BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 5.98 by 9 inches. This book is printed on demand [allow 1-2 weeks for printing]. (00118 pages) lang=english accessory: no accessory (Paperback )
