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Thomas Hart Benton

By Theodore Roosevelt

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the rise of a prominent senator amidst the thrilling and turbulent expansion of the American frontier.

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2011-10-07
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"Thomas Hart Benton" by Theodore Roosevelt is a biography chronicling the life and career of the influential Missouri senator. The book begins by painting a vivid picture of the American West in its early days, a land of pioneers pushing westward and forging new states like Kentucky and Tennessee. These were tough, adventurous people from all walks of life, united by a common dream of building a new nation. Against this backdrop of rapid change and frontier expansion, the author introduces Benton as a key figure, shaped by and helping to shape the issues facing the growing country. This includes dealing with frontier settlements, creating effective governance, and establishing the nation's evolving identity as it stretches westward.

About the Author

Theodore Roosevelt Jr., often referred to as Teddy or T. R., was the 26th president of the United States, serving from 1901 to 1909. He previously was involved in New York politics, including serving as the state's 33rd governor for two years. He was the vice president under President William McKinley for six months in 1901, assuming the presidency after McKinley's assassination. As president, Roosevelt emerged as a leader of the Republican Party and became a driving force for anti-trust and Progressive policies.

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