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The River of Doubt (Read 13533 times)

Jimbo Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4587 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	The River of Doubt Dec 31^st, 2006 at 5:07am	Quote Print Post
	"The River of Doubt", by Candice Millard, is a well-written factual account of a little known but highly significant adventure undertaken by Theodore Roosevelt. A few months after his failed attempt to gain the presidency for the 3rd time (running for the Bullmoose Party; he BEAT the Republicans & effectively put Woodrow Wilson into office), Teddy Roosevelt sought to alleviate his depression by becoming the first explorer ever to navigate & map a nearly 1000 mile, completely unknown, rapids-choked tributary of the Amazon River. Cannibals, murder, starvation - you name it - these folks were put through the wringer! This is a first-class adventure story. I haven't enjoyed a "history" so much since I read one of the better accounts about Ernest Shackleton ("Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Adventure" by Alfred Lansing). In fact, it's hard to believe that such a tale about an ex-President of the United States has remained so obscure. If you're looking for a good wilderness adventure to read to brighten up your winter, THIS is it! Jimbo
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wally Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1987 Location: Minni-soda Joined: Apr 3^rd, 2003	Re: A Worthy Read Reply #1 - Dec 31^st, 2006 at 5:30am	Quote Print Post
	"Teddy" was sure one-of-a-kind"! I've sure enjoyed reading of his North Dakota exploits. Read a bio of his early childhood years....what a weak, sickly cuss he was. Amazing how he gained strength as he grew. Reading of his affection for the Marquies' wife, Medora, was a hoot....and the "almost" gun duel. Ever since then, I've wanted to name each of my three girls "Medora", but my wife threatened divorce! Thanks for the heads-up. I'll look for the title.


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Wenonah Rider Inukshuk Offline Posts: 557 Location: Hibbing, Minnesota Joined: May 4^th, 2006	Re: A Worthy Read Reply #2 - Dec 31^st, 2006 at 3:59pm	Quote Print Post
	Sca-ish, Mr. Evinrude and I will put it on our winter reading list. Thanks for the suggestion WR


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screamingwindigo Inukshuk Offline Posts: 179 Location: Grinnell IA Joined: Sep 4^th, 2006	Re: A Worthy Read Reply #3 - Dec 31^st, 2006 at 4:33pm	Quote Print Post
	Great suggestion Jimbo I'll be adding it to my list. Here's the amazon link (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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flpaddler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 929 Location: Florida Joined: Jun 23^rd, 2003	Re: A Worthy Read Reply #4 - Jan 4^th, 2007 at 4:16pm	Quote Print Post
	Jimbo Thanks, I just finished the book it is a well written (IMO), I found it hard to put down. It makes my forays into the backcountry seem like I've been visiting a Country Club. Anyone up for a trip down The Rio Roosevelt? flp


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Jimbo Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4587 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: A Worthy Read Reply #5 - Jan 5^th, 2007 at 1:31am	Quote Print Post
	Flp, Yeah, it's hard for me to moan anymore about what happened to me on the Upper Cache River AFTER reading about what Roosevelt went through! We had a few less cannibals to deal with than they did. My brother, JavaMan, read the book in about one sitting... like you. It was truly hard to put it down. Jimbo


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intrepid_camper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1348 Location: Northern Minnesota Joined: Jul 12^th, 2004	Re: The River of Doubt Reply #6 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 2:31pm	Quote Print Post
	I just finished reading River of Doubt, was going to post about it but found it via a search of the site... Very interesting throughout and a captivating adventure story which I recommend for anyone who likes to read about adverse camping/canoeing escapades. I am glad I camp in the northern latitudes and NOT in the Amazon jungle! IC


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Jimbo Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4587 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: The River of Doubt Reply #7 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 4:30pm	Quote Print Post
	Anyone wishing to read more about this truly amazing person & former President of the United States, Teddy Roosevelt, should pick up the two exceptional biographies by Edmund Morris. The first, "The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt", covers his pre-presidential years & won several national book award type honors. The second, "Theodore Rex", covers his two presidencies. "River of Darkness" occurs a few years after his presidency. We could use a guy like Teddy back in the Oval Office, again. He'd have my vote in a heart beat! Jimbo


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8091 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: The River of Doubt Reply #8 - Nov 13^th, 2008 at 4:52pm	Quote Print Post
	Jimbo wrote on Nov 13^th, 2008 at 4:30pm: We could use a guy like Teddy back in the Oval Office, again. He'd have my vote in a heart beat! Jimbo Unfortunately for America, the only "Rough Riders" they have in Washington these days are the Senators that hang out in the men's bathroom stalls


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Snow_Dog Voyageur Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1858 Location: Twin Cities Joined: Jul 11^th, 2003	Re: The River of Doubt Reply #9 - Feb 18^th, 2009 at 1:43am	Quote Print Post
	Just finished reading the book. It really was an excellent read! Once the expedition hit the river it was impossible to put it down. If part of what you enjoy about a canoe trip is the challenge of the unknown, you need to read this book. FWIW, those who think Obama would do well to imitate FDR are barking up the wrong Roosevelt.


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