Roosevelt in the Bad Lands

Roosevelt in the Bad Lands is a non-fiction book written by Hermann Hagedorn. The book is a detailed account of the years that Theodore Roosevelt spent in the Bad Lands of Dakota Territory, from 1883 to 1886. During this time, Roosevelt was a rancher and a deputy sheriff, and he also became a passionate advocate for conservation and the preservation of America's natural resources.The book follows Roosevelt's journey from his arrival in Dakota Territory to his departure, and it provides a vivid portrait of life in the Bad Lands at the time. Hagedorn uses primary sources such as Roosevelt's diaries and letters, as well as interviews with people who knew him during this period, to paint a rich and nuanced picture of Roosevelt's experiences.Throughout the book, Hagedorn also explores the impact that Roosevelt's time in the Bad Lands had on his later life and career. He argues that it was during this period that Roosevelt developed the values and beliefs that would shape his presidency, including his commitment to conservation and his belief in the importance of individual responsibility.Overall, Roosevelt in the Bad Lands is a fascinating and informative account of a pivotal period in Theodore Roosevelt's life, and it provides valuable insights into the development of one of America's most influential presidents.1921. In weaving the material into the connected narrative found in this book, the author consciously departed from fact in only one respect. Certain names are fictitious. In certain cases, in which the story he had to tell might give needless offense to the actors in it still surviving, or their children, and in which he was consequently confronted by the alternative of rejecting the story in question or changing the names, he chose the latter course without hesitation. Partly from books and letters, partly from documents and old newspapers, Hagedorn gathered bit by bit the story of Roosevelt's life as a ranchman; but the main sources of material were the men and women who were Roosevelt's companions and friends. Illustrated.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.