Hunter’s Wild Chase of Antelope on the Great Plain
Theodore Roosevelt recounts a trek with his horse Manitou across the Bad Lands and Little Missouri regions, stalking prong horn antelope through dust and quicksands. He describes long cautious approaches, swift chases at windward angles, and a final successful shot that silenced a wary buck despite missing earlier opportunities.
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G.F. Putham
A. P. Putnam's Sons
New York
London
Winchester
Little
Missouri
Manitou
No Chance to Talk
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-John and Mr. Crimsonbeak discuss interruptions during a call on a lady in Yonkers detailing a domestic social moment from the Yonkers Statesman record.
The Old Horse and Other Verses and Notes
A collection of short verse pieces and sketches including The Old Horse about a beloved animal, Recompense on loss and renewal, Goodby God Bless You a farewell meditation, The Girl Left Behind Me a soldier’s memory, The Celestial Love on love and virtue, Free Choice urging personal agency, and notes on Luck of First Baby in Town and Million Acres Remain describing immigration and public lands.
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Mother
Eugene Field
Ireland
Roosevelt Hot Shot on Haskell Campaign Attacks
A civic letter denounces Governor Haskell as unfit for public trust and accuses him of inappropriate ties to a national campaign. The writer contrasts Taft's deeds with Haskell's actions and urges judgment by actions, not words.
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Haskell
Mr. Taft
Short Stories From The City And Beyond
A collection of curiosities notes populations and facts from urban life. It mentions 5000 Americans in Mexico City area and discusses maritime clearance needs for warships and a desert crossing test for cars in southern California. It also cites age requirements for U S public offices and historical flax cultivation in Russia.
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Mexico
Mohave Desert
California
United States
Russia
David Starr Jordan
San Francisco
Central California
Hezekiah Monk
Herkimer County
Utica
Getting Desperate Dolly Declares Change in Proposal Rules
Dolly jokes about Miss Oldgirl dropping the word excellent from a marriage proposal standard. The quip comes from Illustrated Bits reflecting on social standards and romance.
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Dolly
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