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The River of Doubt

Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey

Candice Millard

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Description

The River of Doubt (2005) is about former US President Theodore Roosevelt's perilous 1913–1914 expedition into the Amazon rainforest alongside Brazilian explorer Cândido Rondon. It chronicles the challenges they faced, from disease and dangerous wildlife to potential mutiny, as they navigated an uncharted river. The journey pushed every member to their limits and nearly cost Roosevelt his life.

Who Should Listen

  • History buffs interested in Roosevelt's post-presidential adventures
  • Explorers fascinated by the Amazon
  • Anyone looking for tales of human endurance

About the Authors

Candice Millard is an American author known for her meticulously researched and engaging historical narratives. Her other works include Destiny of the Republic, which delves into the assassination of President James A. Garfield, and Hero of the Empire, which chronicles Winston Churchill's adventures during the Boer War.