![]() almost as soon as I began to read at all I began to like to read about the natural history of beasts and birds and the more formidable or interesting reptiles and fishes." Theodore used strenuous physical activity, including exercise, to overcome his health problems.Īs a young child, he was innately curious in the natural world, later stating in his book My Life as a Naturalist, "I can no more explain why I like 'natural history' than than why I like California canned peaches. In attempts to relieve his suffering, his parents provided young "Teedie" with the best treatments available including giving him cigar smoke to inhale, black coffee to drink, and racing him down NYC streets in the family buggy to force air into his lungs. The iconic titles Naturalist, Explorer, Author, Hunter, Cowboy, Family Man, Statesman, Rough Rider, War Hero, and President of the United States must all be invoked to accurately describe the life of Theodore Roosevelt.īorn into a wealthy family, as a child Theodore Roosevelt suffered from severe asthma. ![]() ![]() "I never would have been President if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota." -Theodore Roosevelt ![]()
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