![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “Mornings on Horseback” is also well researched and often extremely detailed. But the lives of his parents and siblings (and his relationships with each) are captured brilliantly and provide valuable historical insight. But it also reveals far more than that – it offers a unique and engaging look at the life of a privileged New York family during the late nineteenth century.Īs a consequence of McCullough’s focus, the reader misses the majority of Theodore’s political career (and the accompanying theatrics) including his time as Civil Service Commissioner, NYC Police Commissioner, Assistant Secretary of the Navy…and his presidency. McCullough is a well-regarded author and historian best known for his biographies of John Adams and Harry Truman. His latest book “ The Wright Brothers” will be published this May.Ĭovering the first twenty-eight years of Roosevelt’s life, McCullough’s narrative provides a fascinating perspective on Theodore’s childhood and early adulthood. “ Mornings on Horseback” is David McCullough’s 1981 biography covering Theodore Roosevelt’s childhood and was the 1982 Pulitzer finalist in the biography category. ![]()
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