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Group of books with forewords, introductions, prefaces, speeches, chapters, or promotional quotes by Theodore Roosevelt. 87 titles in 88 volumes; various sizes, bindings, and conditions. Vp, 1894-23
Roosevelt was a prolific writer of forewords for other authors. The topics represented here are wide-ranging, with the First World War, politics, and African game hunting of course being well represented. Among the highlights: Hoofs, Claws, and Antlers of the Rocky Mountains, by the Camera. #322 of 1000. Denver, CO, 1894 Scott and Stowe's biography of Booker T. Washington, in which Roosevelt concludes his long introduction: "I valued greatly his friendship and respect; and when he died I mourned his loss as a patriot and an American." Garden City, NY, 1918 Dauncey, et al. The Philippines. #660 of 750. Boston, [1910] Selous. African Nature Notes and Reminiscences. London, 1908 Stigand. Hunting the Elephant in Africa. New York, 1913 Hudson. The Purple Land. With ownership inscription of Roosevelt's Harvard classmate, author William Roscoe Thayer. New York, 1916 R.H.D.: Appreciations of Richard Harding Davis. #94 of 375. New York, 1917 Wallihan. Camera Shots at Big Game. New York, 1901 Wharton, Edith. The Book of the Homeless. New York, 1916 Raemaeker. The Century Edition De Luxe of Raemaeker's War Cartoons. 2 volumes, large folio. #291 of 1050. New York, 1917. Complete list upon request.
