Author: candicemillard

After his failed presidential run in 1912, Theodore Roosevelt booked passage for South America to explore the Amazon River — a journey that altered the map of the western hemisphere. A “marvelously atmospheric travel narrative” (Booklist) with over 19,500 five-star ratings on Goodreads!

Named a New York Times Notable Book, this compelling narrative history examines the aftermath of the attempted assassination of President James A. Garfield. A “crisp, concise, and revealing” account (The Washington Post), with over 29,000 five-star ratings on Goodreads!