Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter

Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter is a book written by Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. The book is a collection of articles and essays that Roosevelt wrote about his experiences hunting and exploring the wilderness of North America. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of outdoor life. The first part covers hunting big game, including bears, elk, and moose. The second part focuses on hunting small game, such as rabbits and squirrels. The third part discusses fishing, including fly fishing for trout and salmon. The final part covers camping and exploring the wilderness, including tips on how to survive in the outdoors.Throughout the book, Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of conservation and responsible hunting practices. He also shares his personal experiences and anecdotes, providing a glimpse into his life as a hunter and outdoorsman.Overall, Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter is a classic book that offers a unique perspective on hunting and the outdoors from one of America's most iconic presidents. It is a must-read for anyone interested in hunting, fishing, or exploring the wilderness.1925. Theodore Roosevelt was more than just the 26th president of the United States. He was a writer, historian, explorer, big-game hunter, soldier, conservationist, ranchman and Nobel Peace Prize winner. In the Rough Riders, Roosevelt has written accounts of his various hunting trips. Contents: With the Cougar Hounds; A Colorado Bear Hunt; Wolf-Coursing; Hunting in the Cattle Country; the Prongbuck; A Shot at a Mountain Sheep; The Whitetail Deer; The Mule-Deer or Rocky Mountain Blacktail; The Wapiti or Round-Horned Elk; Wilderness Reserves; The Yellowstone Park; Books on Big Game; and At Home. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.