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Book Review By Jack Goodstein
Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris

The second volume of Morris's biography of Theodore Rooseveldt begins with his call to take the oath of office after the assassination of President Mckinley in 1901 and takes him through his two terms as president. It covers all of his most important accomplishments as president: the Panama Canal, the Phillipines, the creation of the national parks, and the capital/labor problems his administration had to deal with.


Plot & Themes
Job/profession/poverty story Yes
Politician story? - Politician trying to reform
Period of greatest activity? - 1900+

Subject of Biography
Gender - Male
Profession/status:
Ethnicity - White
Nationality - American

Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings? - 4 ()
United States Yes
Misc setting - Fancy Mansion
Century: - 1900-1920's

Writing Style
Book makes you feel? - thoughtful
If this is a kid's book: - Age 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations? - A lot 11-15 B&W
How much of bio focuses on most famous period of life? - 51%-75% of book
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