Colonel Roosevelt

By: Edmund Morris

Narrated by: Mark Deakins

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • “Colonel Roosevelt is compelling reading, and [Edmund] Morris is a brilliant biographer who practices his art at the highest level. . . . A moving, beautifully rendered account.”—Fred Kaplan, The Washington Post

This biography by Edmund Morris, the Pulitzer Prize– and National Book Award–winning author of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt and Theodore Rex, marks the completion of a trilogy sure to stand as definitive.

Of all our great presidents, Theodore Roosevelt is the only one whose greatness increased out of office. What other president has written forty books, hunted lions, founded a third political party, survived an assassin’s bullet, and explored an unknown river longer than the Rhine?

Packed with more adventure, variety, drama, humor, and tragedy than a big novel, yet documented down to the smallest fact, this masterwork recounts the last decade of perhaps the most amazing life in American history.

“Hair-raising . . . awe-inspiring . . . a worthy close to a trilogy sure to be regarded as one of the best studies not just of any president, but of any American.”—San Francisco Chronicle

Critic reviews

“Now with Colonel Roosevelt, the magnum opus is complete. And it deserves to stand as the definitive study of its restless, mutable, ever-boyish, erudite and tirelessly energetic subject. Mr. Morris has addressed the toughest and most frustrating part of Roosevelt’s life with the same care and precision that he brought to the two earlier installments. And if this story of a lifetime is his own life’s work, he has reason to be immensely proud.”—Janet Maslin, The New York Times

“Exemplary . . . Consistently rich and on point, with rapidly developing events providing a backdrop for the balanced examination [Morris] presents of his subject. . . . The [Theodore Roosevelt] trilogy is masterful, and can rightfully take its place among the truly outstanding biographies of the American presidency.”—Los Angeles Times

“Reading Edmund Morris on Teddy Roosevelt is like listening to Yo-Yo Ma play Bach: You know from the first note you’re in inspired hands. In Colonel Roosevelt—the final installment in a trilogy that began with The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt and Theodore Rex—Morris registers the Bull Moose’s last decade in handsome, sweeping prose that avoids the valedictory chord struck by biographers who, nearing the end of their prodigious labors, resort to swooning across the chapters, unwilling to let go of their muse.”—The Washingtonian

“Colonel Roosevelt, the third part of his three-volume biography of Roosevelt, is a worthy and extremely engaging culmination of Mr. Morris’ work. It is popular history at its best.”—Claude R. Marx, The Washington Times

Wonderful book, wonderful narrator

I was happy to see the narrator return for the 3rd book. So glad I chose these books.

Great Story

An amazing book that speaks to the true character of Teddy Roosevelt - A Must Read for those who love history

The most interesting man in American history

Concise review of Theodore Roosevelt life after the presidency. An excellent and easy read. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

“Colonel Roosevelt” Is a Superb Biography

TR Roosevelt was a fascinating man and continues to be so to this day. Edmund Morris brings him to life and the Reader gives the listener the sense that Roosevelt is speaking.

Thoroughly enjoyable!

Fantastic writing and narration

I am pleased to have just finished Morris’ three books on TR. Finding interest in American history later in life, Morris’ work provided so many fascinating events that shaped our country. Mark Deakins’ narration was incredible. Made me feel like I was actually listening to TR first hand. Well done to both the author and narrator.