Set against the backdrop of 1864, the narrative follows Edmund Morris as he abandons urban life to embrace small-scale farming on a ten-acre plot. His journey into mixed farming showcases the challenges and rewards of rural living. Through his experiences, Morris exemplifies Abraham Lincoln's foresight about sustainable living from limited land. This book not only captures the essence of a bygone era but also resonates with today's back-to-the-land movement, making it a compelling read for those interested in agriculture and self-sufficiency.
A biography of Theodore Roosevelt, covering the years 1858 to 1901, before he became the youngest President of the United States of America. Described by the Chicago Tribune as "a classic," The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt stands as one of the greatest biographies of our time. 9/14/2001 marks the 100th anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt becoming president. Prologue: New Year's Day, 1907 Part 1: 1858-86 Part 2: 1887-1901 Epilogue: September 1901 Acknowledgments Bibliography Notes List of Illustrations Index
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A shining portrait of a presciently modern political genius maneuvering in a gilded age of wealth, optimism, excess and American global ascension.”—San Francisco Chronicle WINNER OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR BIOGRAPHY • “[Theodore Rex] is one of the great histories of the American presidency, worthy of being on a shelf alongside Henry Adams’s volumes on Jefferson and Madison.”—Times Literary Supplement Theodore Rex is the story—never fully told before—of Theodore Roosevelt’s two world-changing terms as President of the United States. A hundred years before the catastrophe of September 11, 2001, “TR” succeeded to power in the aftermath of an act of terrorism. Youngest of all our chief executives, he rallied a stricken nation with his superhuman energy, charm, and political skills. He proceeded to combat the problems of race and labor relations and trust control while making the Panama Canal possible and winning the Nobel Peace Prize. But his most historic achievement remains his creation of a national conservation policy, and his monument millions of acres of protected parks and forest. Theodore Rex ends with TR leaving office, still only fifty years old, his future reputation secure as one of our greatest presidents.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • “Colonel Roosevelt is compelling reading, and [Edmund] Morris is a brilliant biographer who practices his art at the highest level. . . . A moving, beautifully rendered account.”—Fred Kaplan, The Washington Post This biography by Edmund Morris, the Pulitzer Prize– and National Book Award–winning author of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt and Theodore Rex, marks the completion of a trilogy sure to stand as definitive. Of all our great presidents, Theodore Roosevelt is the only one whose greatness increased out of office. What other president has written forty books, hunted lions, founded a third political party, survived an assassin’s bullet, and explored an unknown river longer than the Rhine? Packed with more adventure, variety, drama, humor, and tragedy than a big novel, yet documented down to the smallest fact, this masterwork recounts the last decade of perhaps the most amazing life in American history. “Hair-raising . . . awe-inspiring . . . a worthy close to a trilogy sure to be regarded as one of the best studies not just of any president, but of any American.”—San Francisco Chronicle
Focusing on practical farming techniques, this reprint from 1864 illustrates how a small farm can sustain a large family. It shares valuable insights from extensive experience in cultivating smaller fruits, emphasizing the potential profitability of modest agricultural endeavors. This third edition serves as a guide for those interested in maximizing their farming output while maintaining a manageable scale.
The essays showcase the originality and intellectual maverick spirit of Edmund Morris, reflecting on his diverse experiences over four decades. With a blend of provocation, humor, and rich anecdotes, he offers insights into various subjects, including a poignant tribute to Ronald Reagan during his cognitive decline. Morris's unique voice and perspective shine through, making these essays a compelling exploration of his life and thoughts.
Ludwig van Beethoven emerges as a figure of remarkable complexity and creativity, whose music transcends cultural boundaries and continues to resonate globally. The author, Edmund Morris, delves into Beethoven's extraordinary life, highlighting his genius and insatiable drive for artistic expression. Despite facing personal challenges, Beethoven's legacy is defined by his profound and beautiful compositions, which are celebrated worldwide. Morris's portrayal reveals not just the man behind the music, but the immense impact of his work, born from a place of silence.
The only biography ever authorized by a sitting President--yet written with complete interpretive freedom--Dutch is as revolutionary in method as it is formidable in scholarship. Thirteen years of exhaustive research in the archives of Washington and Hollywood, and thousands of hours of interviews with the President and his family, friends, allies, and enemies, equipped Morris with an unmatched knowledge of one of the twentieth century's greatest leaders. This monumental work offers the most insightful and elegant portrait to date of Ronald Reagan: the young "Dutch," the middle-aged Cold Warrior, and the septuagenarian Chief Executive. Written with imagination, yet always anchored by the weight of research and fact, Dutch stands as both a landmark in the form of biography and an unparalleled historical account of the rise and rule of Ronald Reagan.
From age twelve onward, Edison was an open floodgate of what he modestly called "new things," inventing the electric pen, the carbon telephone transmitter, the X-ray fluoroscope, the world's first film studio, earbuds, "talkie" movies, voice-activated motors, audio mail, the miner's safety lamp, a night telescope, tornado-proof houses, quadruplex telegraphy, and countless other innovations
