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The Rough Riders; Volume 11

The Rough Riders; Volume 11

Theodore Roosevelt

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Nabu Press
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2012
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Biografía e historias reales
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9781276557979
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'The Rough Riders' is Theodore Roosevelt’s firsthand account of his experiences leading the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry during the Spanish-American War. This dynamic narrative details the formation of the regiment, composed of cowboys, miners, law enforcement officers, and college athletes, and their arduous training in Texas. Roosevelt vividly recounts the transport to Cuba, the intense fighting at Las Guasimas and San Juan Hill, and the eventual surrender of Santiago. Roosevelt’s engaging prose captures the bravery and camaraderie of the Rough Riders, offering insights into his leadership style and the realities of late 19th-century warfare. More than a military history, 'The Rough Riders' is a compelling personal memoir that reflects Roosevelt’s adventurous spirit and his deep commitment to American ideals. It remains a classic of American literature, providing a valuable perspective on a pivotal moment in U.S. history and the making of a future president.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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