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Comme neuf: Un livre qui a l’air neuf mais qui a été lu. La couverture ne présente pas d’usure et ...
ISBN
9780767913737
Book Title
River of Doubt : Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Item Length
8 in
Publication Year
2006
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Candice Millard
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Travel, Science, History
Topic
United States / 20th Century, Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, Natural History, Ecosystems & Habitats / Rivers, South America / Brazil, Presidents & Heads of State, History, Expeditions & Discoveries, Latin America / South America
Item Weight
11.6 Oz
Item Width
5.1 in
Number of Pages
432 Pages

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER - At once an incredible adventure narrative and a penetrating biographical portrait--the bestselling author of River of the Gods brings us the true story of Theodore Roosevelt's harrowing exploration of one of the most dangerous rivers on earth. The River of Doubt--it is a black, uncharted tributary of the Amazon that snakes through one of the most treacherous jungles in the world. Indians armed with poison-tipped arrows haunt its shadows; piranhas glide through its waters; boulder-strewn rapids turn the river into a roiling cauldron. After his humiliating election defeat in 1912, Roosevelt set his sights on the most punishing physical challenge he could find, the first descent of an unmapped, rapids-choked tributary of the Amazon. Together with his son Kermit and Brazil's most famous explorer, C'ndido Mariano da Silva Rondon, Roosevelt accomplished a feat so great that many at the time refused to believe it. In the process, he changed the map of the western hemisphere forever. Along the way, Roosevelt and his men faced an unbelievable series of hardships, losing their canoes and supplies to punishing whitewater rapids, and enduring starvation, Indian attack, disease, drowning, and a murder within their own ranks. Three men died, and Roosevelt was brought to the brink of suicide. The River of Doubt brings alive these extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived. From the soaring beauty of the Amazon rain forest to the darkest night of Theodore Roosevelt's life, here is Candice Millard's dazzling debut. Look for Candice Millard's latest book, River of the Gods.

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Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0767913736
ISBN-13
9780767913737
eBay Product ID (ePID)
52172194

Product Key Features

Book Title
River of Doubt : Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
United States / 20th Century, Ecosystems & Habitats / Forests & Rainforests, Natural History, Ecosystems & Habitats / Rivers, South America / Brazil, Presidents & Heads of State, History, Expeditions & Discoveries, Latin America / South America
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Travel, Science, History
Author
Candice Millard
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
11.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.1 in

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Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"A rich, dramatic tale that ranges from the personal to the literally earth-shaking." -Janet Maslin,The New York Times"[A] fine account . . . There are far too many books in which a travel writer follows in the footsteps of his or her hero-and there are far too few books like this, in which an author who has spent time and energy ferreting out material from archival sources weaves it into a gripping tale." -The Washington Post"[N]o frills, high-adventure writing . . . Millard's sober account is as claustrophobic as a walk through the densest jungle, and as full of vigor as Roosevelt himself." -Entertainment Weekly, "A rich, dramatic tale that ranges from the personal to the literally earth-shaking." --Janet Maslin, The New York Times "[A] fine account . . . There are far too many books in which a travel writer follows in the footsteps of his or her hero--and there are far too few books like this, in which an author who has spent time and energy ferreting out material from archival sources weaves it into a gripping tale." -- The Washington Post "No frills, high-adventure writing . . . Millard's sober account is as claustrophobic as a walk through the densest jungle, and as full of vigor as Roosevelt himself." -- Entertainment Weekly, "A rich, dramatic tale that ranges from the personal to the literally earth-shaking." --Janet Maslin, The New York Times "[A] fine account . . . There are far too many books in which a travel writer follows in the footsteps of his or her hero--and there are far too few books like this, in which an author who has spent time and energy ferreting out material from archival sources weaves it into a gripping tale." -- The Washington Post "[N]o frills, high-adventure writing . . . Millard's sober account is as claustrophobic as a walk through the densest jungle, and as full of vigor as Roosevelt himself." -- Entertainment Weekly, "A rich, dramatic tale that ranges from the personal to the literally earth-shaking." -Janet Maslin, The New York Times "[A] fine account . . . There are far too many books in which a travel writer follows in the footsteps of his or her hero-and there are far too few books like this, in which an author who has spent time and energy ferreting out material from archival sources weaves it into a gripping tale." - The Washington Post "[N]o frills, high-adventure writing . . . Millard's sober account is as claustrophobic as a walk through the densest jungle, and as full of vigor as Roosevelt himself." - Entertainment Weekly From the Trade Paperback edition., "A rich, dramatic tale that ranges from the personal to the literally earth-shaking." -Janet Maslin, The New York Times "[A] fine account . . . There are far too many books in which a travel writer follows in the footsteps of his or her hero-and there are far too few books like this, in which an author who has spent time and energy ferreting out material from archival sources weaves it into a gripping tale." -The Washington Post "[N]o frills, high-adventure writing . . . Millard's sober account is as claustrophobic as a walk through the densest jungle, and as full of vigor as Roosevelt himself." -Entertainment Weekly, "A rich, dramatic tale that ranges from the personal to the literally earth-shaking." -Janet Maslin, The New York Times "[A] fine account . . . There are far too many books in which a travel writer follows in the footsteps of his or her hero-and there are far too few books like this, in which an author who has spent time and energy ferreting out material from archival sources weaves it into a gripping tale." - The Washington Post "[N]o frills, high-adventure writing . . . Millard's sober account is as claustrophobic as a walk through the densest jungle, and as full of vigor as Roosevelt himself." - Entertainment Weekly
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Dewey Decimal
918.1/13045
Lc Classification Number
F2546.M587 2006
Copyright Date
2006

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  • par salmon_soul
    juin 09, 2008

    Adventure saga like Kon-Tiki and Into Thin Air

    Candice Millard researched this book very thoroughly. As a former editor of the National Geographic she excelled at broadening the narrative to discuss anthropology (lifestyles of the South American Indian tribes), zoology (exotic and dangerous animals of the Amazon jungle), and politics (Theodore Roosevelt's ambitions and relations with Latin America). The book weaves these topics into an amazing and true story the planning and execution of the South American expedition of 1914. From its excerpts of the explorers' letters and lectures we get an intimate understanding of each participant's motives and foibles. Millard's portrayal of TR is more balanced than I have seen in other biographies. Roosevelt is a man of such contradictions--boyish enthusiasm and iron discipline, superhuman ...

  • par johnhcov
    févr. 04, 2023

    Great Story

    Great story and well written. Author spends too much time on the prior history of TR Rex. However, if you had no knowledge of the great American Pres, then it would be useful.

    Achat vérifié : OuiÉtat : OccasionVendu par : second.sale

  • par coral.frazier2012
    juil. 29, 2020

    Incredibly told true story

    Candice Millard is an excellent author. This book is the true story of Theodore Roosevelt’s exploration of a tributary of the Amazon. It is a fascinating piece of history and an incredible adventure story.

    Achat vérifié : OuiÉtat : OccasionVendu par : second.sale

  • par gmcelhin
    déc. 25, 2006

    Superb book! Biographic book that reads like a novel

    As a young student I read a short except from Theodore Roosevelt's essay on the River of Doubt. It was fascinating. More fascinating still is this superb biographical work that reads like a novel. There's a wealth of detail about Roosevelt's expedition, his relationship with Candido Rondon -- the great Brazilian explorer -- his son Kermit and the members of his expedition. Roosevelt is a fascinating figure -- as much an intellect as an adventurer and politician. The information about the Amazon and the trip up the "Rio de Duvida" that brings Roosevelt almost to the point of suicide to spare the lives of his party is great drama. I am now provoked to read all of T. Roosevelt's personal accounts of his adventure in the Dakota badlands, Africa, and the Amazon. This book is ...

  • par ft.fun
    sept. 14, 2016

    Recommend

    I love how Candice Millard writes. Couldn't put the book down. I learned a lot about the tenacity and courage of Teddy Roosevelt and his fellow explorers. I can't even imagine doing what they did. My husband is a non-reader, usually, but he knocked this book out in two months.

    Achat vérifié : OuiÉtat : Occasion