Gouverneur Morris.

ROOSEVELT, Theodore.

Item Number: 105930

Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1886.

First edition of Roosevelt’s American Statesmen biography of American Founding Father Gouverneur Morris. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles and decoration to the spine and front panel, top edge gilt, engraved printers device to the title page. In near fine condition.

A diligent and skilled writer, Theodore Roosevelt wrote on a wide range of topics and genres, including history, autobiography, nature, hunting, memoirs, and editorials. In each of his works, the subject dictated the style, ranging from strong and exuberant to introspective and observant. In addition to his 47 published books, Roosevelt is estimated to have written more than 150,000 letters. His best known works include The Naval War of 1812 (1882), Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail (1888), The Wilderness Hunter (18930, The Rough Riders (1899), and African Game Trails (1910).