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Theodore Roosevelt in California: The Presidential Adventure That Saved the Wilderness

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Availability:In StockContributor:Chris EptingSeries:NarrativePublish date:3/31/2026Pages:160
Language:EnglishPublisher:History PressISBN-13:9781467171120ISBN-10:1467171123UPC:9781467171120Book Category:History, Biography & Autobiography, NatureBook Subcategory:United States, Presidents & Heads of State, Environmental Conservation & ProtectionBook Topic:State & LocalSize:8.80 x 6.00 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.5997Product ID:SCC9FYNW06

"There can be no greater issue than that of conservation in this country." --Theodore Roosevelt

In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt embarked on one of the most audacious journeys in presidential history: the epic "Great Loop Tour." This daring nine-week, fourteen-thousand-mile train trek across twenty-five states transformed the landscape of American conservation.

At the heart of this monumental trip lies a legendary three-night camping expedition through Yosemite alongside renowned naturalist John Muir. This profound experience would help spark the creation of the national park system and the preservation of many of America's wild spaces for future generations.

Roosevelt's tour broke other boundaries along the way, including the presence of courageous African American Buffalo Soldiers who not only protected the president but also became the first guardians of our national parks.

The remarkable connections between Roosevelt, Yosemite, and President Abraham Lincoln, along with many other fascinating characters, helped shape the modern conservation movement for decades to come.

In this revised and expanded edition, author Chris Epting explores one of the most impactful presidential journeys in American history and the forging of our national parks.

Language:EnglishPublisher:History PressISBN-13:9781467171120ISBN-10:1467171123UPC:9781467171120Book Category:History, Biography & Autobiography, NatureBook Subcategory:United States, Presidents & Heads of State, Environmental Conservation & ProtectionBook Topic:State & LocalSize:8.80 x 6.00 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.5997Product ID:SCC9FYNW06

Chris Epting is the author of more than fifty books, many of which focus on unique and untold stories involving American history. He is also an award-winning journalist, and his passion for American history and culture has taken him far and wide, but perhaps no place as profound or enjoyable as Yosemite National Park.


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