THE NAVAL WAR OF 1812, OR THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY DURING THE LAST WAR WITH GREAT BRITAIN; (Theodore Roosevelt's First Book)

Roosevelt, Theodore

Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1882

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Octavo, 8.5 in. x 5.5 in., pp. xviii, 498, [2] (advertising). Ex-library with usual markings. Ivy green beveled cloth boards with gilt sailing ship to front and gilt title to spine. Rubbing to extremities; fraying to spine headcap. 1/8 in. cloth to tailcap worn away. Corners nudged and showing. Three inch closed tear to front free endpaper and one inch open tear to rear free endpaper. Light spotting throughout. Howes R431. This first edition of Theodore Roosevelt's first book, published when he was just 23, advocated for a stronger American navy. "The book is considered one of the best in its field. It was a considerable achievement for the 23-year-old Roosevelt, who had to learn the technical side of naval terminology and technology. While it was criticized by some for being scholarly and boring, it did well, going through four editions in six years. In 1886, just four years after being published, the U.S. Navy ordered a copy of the book to be placed on every ship. It also affected Roosevelt's later career, bringing his attention to the importance of a strong navy on national power. He would go on to be Assistant Secretary of the Navy, where he helped modernize and build the American navy; as President, he took a keen interest in the navy, including dispatching the Great White Fleet which circumnavigated the world between 1907 and 1909. This contributed significantly to America's rise as a world power." (from Wikipedia). Seller Inventory # 87652

Bibliographic Details

Title: THE NAVAL WAR OF 1812, OR THE HISTORY OF THE...

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York

Publication Date: 1882

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Good

Edition: First Edition.