The wilderness warrior / Brinkley, Douglas

Evaluates Theodore Roosevelt's role in launching modern conservationsim, identifying the contributions of such influences as James Audubon and John Muir while describing how Roosevelt's exposure to natural wonders in his early life shaped his environmental values.

Examines the life and presidential legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, covering his efforts for the conservation of American wilderness, the influences of figures such as John James Audubon and Charles Darwin on Roosevelt, and his impact on the lives of future Americans.