At twenty, Theodore Roosevelt is a frail but fiercely determined Harvard student when he escapes to the remote forests of Aroostook County, Maine. Over three journeys in 1878-79, guided by seasoned woodsmen William Sewall and Wilmot Dow, he trades lecture halls for logging camps and comes face to face with the brutal beauty of the northern wilderness. The hard work, rough company, and unyielding landscape force him to confront his own weakness and forge the toughness he will later credit with shaping his destiny.

In these rugged Maine woods, Roosevelt learns to master his body, earn the respect of hardened men at places like The Oxbow, and discover a code of integrity that will guide him for the rest of his life. Between trips north, he returns to Harvard, falls in love with Alice Hathaway Lee, and begins to glimpse a larger future -- one that will eventually lead him to the presidency. This richly researched historical novel brings to life the formative years of America's 26th president and will appeal to readers who enjoy immersive stories of real explorers, wild places, and the moments that define a life. After finishing this novel, be sure to explore Robert Louis DeMayo's other historical fiction based on remarkable real-world wanderers and adventurers.

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• Publication Date: November 14, 2018
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• Print Length: 342 Pages
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