Reply #26: The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey

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The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey
Candice Millard

In "The River of Doubt," Candice Millard details Theodore Roosevelt’s exploration of then uncharted territory throughout the Amazon rainforest toward the end of his life. The former President, along with four others, set out on this journey after he was defeated in the 1912 election. The author describes the hardships they faced including starvation, disease, and a murder within the group. Ms. Millard explains that these challenges drove President Roosevelt to the brink of suicide. This event was hosted by Tattered Cover Book Store in Denver, Colorado.

Candice Millard is a former writer for National Geographic magazine.

Publisher: DOUBLEDAY 1745 Broadway New York, NY 10019