Hunting The Grisly And Other Sketches - Theodore Roosevelt - Bog

Hunting The Grisly And Other Sketches is a collection of essays and stories written by Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. The book is a tribute to Roosevelt's love of hunting and the outdoors, and it provides a vivid description of his adventures in the wilderness. The title essay describes his hunting expedition in the Bighorn Mountains of Wyoming where he successfully hunted a grizzly bear. Other essays include his experiences hunting elk, deer, and mountain sheep. The book also includes stories about his encounters with Native Americans, his travels in the West, and his observations on the natural world. Roosevelt's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and he provides a unique perspective on life in the American West during the late 19th century. Overall, Hunting The Grisly And Other Sketches is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of hunting, the American West, or the life of Theodore Roosevelt.The unfortunate man, having finished his packing, had sat down on the spruce log with his face to the fire, and his back to the dense woods, to wait for his companion. While thus waiting, his monstrous assailant, which must have been lurking nearby in the woods, waiting for a chance to catch one of the adventurers unprepared, came silently up from behind, walking with long, noiseless steps, and seemingly still on two legs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.