This hardcover book features a slender rectangular silhouette and a woven cloth texture, offering a grounded aesthetic for curated library displays.
Published just one year after the president's passing, this 1920 biography by Edmund Lester Pearson offers a contemporary look at the life and legacy of Theodore Roosevelt. As part of the "True Stories of Great Americans" series, the volume was crafted to capture the robust spirit of the 26th president for a post-WWI audience. The striking light blue cloth cover, adorned with bold black typography, provides a clean yet historically significant presence that anchors any collection of Americana or political history.
The book bears the honest patina of a century-old reference work, including a vintage stamp on the title page and the removal of the original blank flyleaves. These characteristics do not detract from the tight binding or the readability of the text, but rather serve as a reminder of its long life in personal and public libraries. Whether styled in a dark academia office alongside brass telescope accents or kept as a primary source for presidential history, this Pearson biography is a resilient testament to the enduring fascination with the Rough Rider himself.
This item is antique, over 100 years old. All measurements are close but approximate. I measure in quarter inches.
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Origin: USA
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Era: 1920s
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Material: Paper, Cloth
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Dimensions: 7.5" H x 5.25" W
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Condition: Good (Incomplete flyleaf)
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Special Feature: Early Post-Mortem Biography
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Note: No dust jacket; stamp on title page.
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