Colonel Roosevelt

Edmund Morris's 'Colonel Roosevelt' masterfully concludes his Pulitzer Prize-winning trilogy, chronicling the extraordinary final decade of Theodore Roosevelt's life after his presidency. Far from retreating from public view, Roosevelt embarked on an epic post-presidential journey, solidifying his unique place in American history. This volume delves into his adventurous spirit—from hunting lions in Africa and exploring an uncharted river in the Amazon to founding a third political party and surviving an assassin's bullet. Morris meticulously documents Roosevelt's continued intellectual pursuits, including his prolific writing, and his unwavering commitment to public service, all while capturing the human elements of drama, humor, and tragedy. It portrays a man whose greatness, remarkably, seemed to amplify outside the Oval Office, offering readers a richly detailed and compelling account of one of America's most dynamic and multifaceted figures.