This book is an autobiography written by Theodore Roosevelt, one of the most impressive figures of the entire American History. Statesman, historian, writer, explorer, soldier and naturalist, Roosevelt leads us through his life discovering at the same time his political ideals and his love of the frontier and the great outdoors. Contents: Boyhood and YouthThe Vigor of LifePractical PoliticsIn Cowboy LandApplied IdealismThe New York PoliceThe War of America the UnreadyThe New York GovernorshipOutdoors and IndoorsThe Presidency; Making an Old Party ProgressiveThe Natural Resources of the NationThe Big Stick and the Square DealSocial and Industrial JusticeThe Monroe Doctrine and the Panama Canal