Bully!: The Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt: Illustrated with More Than 250 Vintage Political Cartoons

By Rick Marschall

Bully!

One of America’s most beloved presidents comes to life in this comprehensive, unique biography illustrated by more than 250 period cartoons.

Theodore Roosevelt, adored for everything from his much-caricatured teeth and glasses to his almost childlike exuberance and boundless energy, as well as his astounding achievements, captivated Americans of his day—and the cartoonists who immortalized him in their drawings. In Bully! The Life and Times of Theodore Roosevelt, author and cartoonist Rick Marschall tells Roosevelt’s story, using words and colorful images alike. Incorporating hundreds of vintage illustrations, Bully! captures Roosevelt’s remarkable life and incredible accomplishments as no other biography has.

In Bully! you will read and see why this man continues to capture the imaginations of Americans and those who love America. You will learn:

• Why World War I might never have happened if Roosevelt had won the presidency for a third term
  
• How TR the Rough Rider inspired his men How Roosevelt drove the building of the Panama Canal through almost insuperable obstacles
  
• Why his strong (but today underreported) Christian faith directed his every action
  
• Why the cowboy” Roosevelt was the most intellectual president America has ever had
  
• Why his foreign policy of speaking softly and carrying a big stick was so successful
  
• How the Progressive” Roosevelt was actually a Conservative”

• Language: English
• Publisher: Regnery History
• Release date: Oct 31, 2011
• ISBN: 9781596982819

Rick Marschall

Rick Marschall has written or edited more than 60 books and many magazine articles. He has been a political cartoonist, newspaper columnist, magazine editor, book publisher, teacher, and lecturer.He is also President of Marschall Books, specializing in cartoon anthologies.Marschall has written many audio devotionals, and the “answer book” The Secret Revealed with Dr Jim Garlow (FaithWords, 2007). He served as Director of Product Development for Youth Specialties, a youth-ministry resource company.As a lifelong devotée of Baroque music and Bach in particular, Marschall has attended two Bach festivals in Europe; and commemorations in Augsburg, Germany, on the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther’s birth.Marschall was the 2008 recipient of Christian Writer of the Year award from the Greater Philadelphia Christian Writers Conference. He and his wife live in Swartz Creek, Michigan.

Reviews for Bully!

[sallylou61 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A very interesting book which gives a good overview and analysis of Theodore Roosevelt’s (TR’s) life, character, and political views. What makes the book unique and especially valuable is the inclusion of numerous political cartoons (some of which are in color) from the period under discussion. The text itself is illustrated with cartoons, and a portfolio of cartoons follows each chapter of TR’s adult life. Although most of the cartoons are of TR himself, some feature other politicians. Marschall provides descriptions of many of these illustrations, thus enhancing the reader’s experience of viewing them and providing information about the cartoonist and/or the topic being pictured.Includes extensive bibliography and a citations section, which includes notes about both the cartoons and text of the book.