The Wilderness Hunter

An Account of the Big Game of the United States and Its Chase With Horse, Hound, and Rifle.

von Theodore Roosevelt

474 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

"The Wilderness Hunter" is a seminal work of outdoor literature by Theodore Roosevelt, offering a detailed and evocative account of hunting big game across the American frontier. In this second volume, the author continues his exploration of the vast, untamed landscapes of the United States, documenting the pursuit of legendary species such as the grizzly bear, the cougar, and the wolf. Roosevelt's narrative goes beyond a mere collection of hunting stories; it serves as a profound observation of the natural world and the diverse wildlife that inhabited the American wilderness during the late 19th century.Writing with the passion of a dedicated naturalist and the precision of an experienced woodsman, Roosevelt describes the challenges of the chase using horse, hound, and rifle. The text captures the spirit of adventure and the rugged reality of life in the backcountry, while also reflecting on the ethics of the hunt and the necessity of preserving wild spaces. Through vivid descriptions of terrain and animal behavior, "The Wilderness Hunter" remains an essential read for those interested in American history, wildlife conservation, and the enduring legacy of the nation's most famous conservationist president.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Reihe: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781026082348
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 14.02.2026
• Größe: 234 x 156 mm
• Verlag: Legare Street Press