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Written in the late nineteenth century and first published in
Harper's Round Table magazine in 1896, this collection of articles
details turn-of-the-century America's rugged wilderness. Good
Hunting is an engaging read for those whose interests lie in
hunting sports, and nature. Roosevelt, being the first president to
begin many of the national park conservation programs in
twentieth-century America, was a lover of the outdoors, and his
writings are filled with notations and observations of the lands
that he explored. From hunting elks, wolves, and bucks, Roosevelt
provides stunning insight into some of northwestern America's most
well-known inhabitants. Good Hunting is a fascinating historical
portal through which we can view a celebrated sportsman, president,
and keen observer of the outdoors. The seven chapters in this book
range from classic hunting articles, memorable anecdotes from other
outdoorsmen, and even a detailed piece on the specifics of ranching
a topic of much interest at the turn of the century. This is a
classic read for anyone wanting to learn more about a man who was
so loved by a country, and to escape to the America of yesteryear.
Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for
hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns,
rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense,
archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and
wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game
hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer
stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and
more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times
bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing
books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers
and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Practical Wisdom in Management is the first in-depth case-study
book to explore how practical wisdom from spiritual and
philosophical traditions inspires corporate culture and leadership.
The outcome of the Practical Wisdom Initiative, between The Academy
of Business in Society (ABIS) and Yale University Center for Faith
and Culture, it seeks to construct a bridge between the worlds of
management and the spiritual and philosophical traditions. Covering
ten major worldwide religions, Theodore Malloch provides an
overview of the practical wisdom of the major faith traditions for
management. It includes case studies of over twenty multinational
corporations focusing on their values, spiritual inspiration and
business strategy. It features case studies on corporations
including: Ascension Health; Michelin; DANONE Group, Walmart; TOMS;
Marriott; HSBC; Four Seasons; Guangzhou Eversunny Trading and
Toyota. It is essential reading for business leaders, researchers
and students of business ethics and spirituality courses and
includes full teaching guidance.
Practical Wisdom in Management is the first in-depth case-study
book to explore how practical wisdom from spiritual and
philosophical traditions inspires corporate culture and leadership.
The outcome of the Practical Wisdom Initiative, between The Academy
of Business in Society (ABIS) and Yale University Center for Faith
and Culture, it seeks to construct a bridge between the worlds of
management and the spiritual and philosophical traditions. Covering
ten major worldwide religions, Theodore Malloch provides an
overview of the practical wisdom of the major faith traditions for
management. It includes case studies of over twenty multinational
corporations focusing on their values, spiritual inspiration and
business strategy. It features case studies on corporations
including: Ascension Health; Michelin; DANONE Group, Walmart; TOMS;
Marriott; HSBC; Four Seasons; Guangzhou Eversunny Trading and
Toyota. It is essential reading for business leaders, researchers
and students of business ethics and spirituality courses and
includes full teaching guidance.
Teddy Roosevelt lived a full and accomplished life and shared many
of his beliefs in this book, in which he tells how to live life to
its most productive and fullest.
Written during his days as a ranchman in the Dakota Bad Lands, these two wilderness tales by Theodore Roosevelt endure today as part of the classic folklore of the West. The narratives provide vivid portraits of the land as well as the people and animals that inhabited it, underscoring Roosevelt's abiding concerns as a naturalist.
Originally published in 1885, Hunting Trips of a Ranchman chronicles Roosevelt's adventures tracking a twelve-hundred-pound grizzly bear in the pine forests of the Bighorn Mountains. Yet some of the best sections are those in which Roosevelt muses on the beauty of the Bad Lands and the simple pleasures of ranch life. The British Spectator said the book "could claim an honorable place on the same shelf as Walton's Compleat Angler." The Wilderness Hunter, which came out in 1893, remains perhaps the most detailed account of the grizzly bear ever recorded. Introduction by Stephen E. Ambrose.
By the time he was twenty-five the future president of the United States was already a published author. From The Naval War of 1812 through his four-volume Winning of the West, Teddy Roosevelt proved himself a master historian...but one must not make the mistake of labeling him a stodgy academic. The future president was also a great outdoorsman, with such works as Ranch Life and the Hunting Trail and African Game Trails capturing his rough and ready lifestyle. Theodore Roosevelt was part Francis Parkman, part Lowell Thomas, and one hundred percent spirit of America and master of the printed page. The Man in the Arena collects self-contained excerpts from some of his greatest works, including such revealing memoirs as The Rough Riders, the Autobiography, and Through the Brazilian Wilderness, in an effort to capture the many aspects of a great American who was indeed larger than life and his own best "Boswell."
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The Master of Game (Paperback)
Edward of Norwich; Edited by William A. Baillie-Grohman, F.N. Baillie-Grohman; Contributions by Theodore Roosevelt
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The Master of Game Edward of Norwich. Edited by William A. and F.
N. Baillie-Grohman. Foreword by Theodore Roosevelt "Of exceptional
interest for the light shed on the ethos, style, and tastes of the
secular aristocracy of the later Middle Ages. . . . A real boon to
the historian. . . . For those of us who still admire and cherish
the huntsman's now threatened world, "The Master of Game" has a
particular appeal."--"London Review of Books" "The Master of Game"
is the oldest and most important work on the chase in the English
language. Based primarily on Gaston de Foix's "Livre de chasse,"
originally composed in 1387, "The Master of Game" was written by
Edward of Norwich at his leisure between 1406 and 1413, mostly
while being held prisoner for having treasonous designs against his
cousin, Henry IV. While much of the book is almost an exact
translation of de Foix, Edward added five chapters of his own to
form the major source for our knowledge of the medieval hunt. The
book begins with a description of the nature of popular quarry,
such as the hare, deer, and badger, including their behavior,
characteristics, and even smells, and then moves to a discussion of
various hunting dog breeds and how to train them. The medieval
chase was a ritual event, so the book continues with an explanation
of the various rules and techniques for a successful hunt,
including how food was to be distributed among the hunters, the
support persons, and the dogs. Weapons and traps of choice are also
described, as well as the different horn calls used for
communication. "The Master of Game" is a unique text for
naturalists, hunters, and persons interested in social history.
Although hunting is nowadays far removed from most people's
experience, it was of major interest in the time of Edward of
Norwich for ritual, sport, and, of course, food. Some knowledge of
the chase was essential for all persons of medieval times. This
edition, the first paperback ever of the original version edited in
1909, includes a hearty foreword by Theodore Roosevelt, who adds
some important contextual information about the chase and draws on
his own vast hunting experience. A delight to read, even for those
who are not keen on the sport, "The Master of Game" has, as one
review exclaimed," all Chaucer's freshness, love of the open sky
and fragrant woodland." Edward of Norwich, Second Duke of York
(1373?-1415) was cousin of King Richard II and became a supporter
of the House of Lancaster in 1399. He was killed at the Battle of
Agincourt. William A. Baillie-Grohman (1851-1921) was an outdoor
writer, adventurer, and explorer who spent much of his life
developing business interests in British Columbia, Canada. Florence
Nickalls Baillie-Grohman was often his collaborator. Theodore
Roosevelt (1858-1919), the twenty-sixth President of the United
States, was an avid outdoorsman and wrote extensively about the
wilderness and big-game hunting. 2005 360 pages 5 x 7 1/2 24 illus.
ISBN 978-0-8122-1937-1 Paper $22.50s 15.00 ISBN 978-0-8122-0096-6
Ebook $22.5s 15.00 World Rights History Short copy: This first
paperback edition ever of the oldest English book on hunting
includes a hearty introduction by Theodore Roosevelt.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Outdoor Pastimes
of an American Hunter, by Theodore Roosevelt. To purchase the
entire book, please order ISBN 1417938501.
Politician, soldier, naturalist, and historian -- a century after
the peak of his multifaceted career, Theodore Roosevelt remains a
towering symbol of American optimism and progress. This collection
of speeches and commentaries from 1899 through 1901 embodies the
Rough Rider's enduring ideals for attaining a robust political,
social, and personal life.
This book is a biography by Theodore Roosevelt about the English
Lord Protector, Oliver Cromwell. Within this text, Roosevelt
explains how Cromwell's rise to power was the first modern struggle
for social, religious, and political freedom. Firstly he analyses
the increasingly incompetent and tyrannical actions of the Stuart
kings. Then, Roosevelt explores the Long Parliament and how Charles
I's despotism forced the Members of Parliament to revolt. He then
studies Charles s executed and, Finally, Roosevelt examines
Cromwell's capacity as a soldier and leader in the Scotch and Irish
campaigns. This biography examines a fascinating character who was
pivotal in period of English history that has influenced the
development of England as a world power. Roosevelt writes with a
passion and wit alien to the work of many current historians,
making this book an enjoyable must-read for students of history.
This book is republished with a new biography of the author."
Hero Tales is a collection of twenty-six stories that convey
lessons of courage and self-sacrifice without preaching. These
stories were instrumental in lionizing such men as Daniel Boone,
Davy Crockett, and George Rogers Clark in the American mind.
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