A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open (eBook)

Exploring North America's Natural Beauty Through the Eyes of a Literary Adventurer

Theodore Roosevelt (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
338 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766463782-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open," Theodore Roosevelt presents a harmonious blend of travel writing and literary criticism, reflecting his deep-seated love for nature and literature. The book chronicles a series of outdoor adventures, interweaving Roosevelt's appreciation for the natural world with thoughtful reflections on literary figures who inspired him. Written in an eloquent and vivid style, the narrative is rich with evocative descriptions, capturing both the grandeur of the American landscape and the intellectual engagement that books provide. Roosevelt's work emerges from a late 19th to early 20th-century literary context that increasingly valued nature as a source of inspiration and reflection amidst rapid industrialization. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was not only a statesman but also an avid outdoorsman and passionate reader. His formative years spent in the rugged wilderness fostered a profound respect for nature, while his extensive reading shaped his views on conservation and the human experience. Roosevelt's dual interests in literature and the natural world culminate in this work, where he seeks to bridge the gap between them, celebrating both outdoor escapades and the intellectual nourishment derived from literature. I highly recommend "A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open" to readers who seek both escapism and intellectual enrichment. Roosevelt's distinctive voice and insightful reflections offer a unique vantage point on the reciprocity between nature and literature. This book will appeal to nature enthusiasts, literary aficionados, and anyone wishing to explore the profound connections between the written word and the wilderness.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.11.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
• Schlagworte: american landscapes • American Literature • author escapades • Birds • bookish vacations • book lover • Books and reading • conservation • conservationist beliefs • Description and travel • Early 20th Century • Environmental connection • Hunting • literary adventure • literary destination • literary exploration • literary holiday • literary journey • literary travelogue • literature enthusiast • Nature writing • outdoor exploration • Rugged Individualism • South America • Southwest • travelogue adventures • United States • vivid descriptions • wilderness appreciation