Roosevelt in the Bad Lands by Hermann Hagedorn

A vivid and unforgettable portrait of Theodore Roosevelt’s rugged years in the American West—where the cowboy became a legend.

In Roosevelt in the Bad Lands, Hermann Hagedorn chronicles the transformative period that Theodore Roosevelt spent in the Dakota Territory during the 1880s. Fleeing personal tragedy and the pressures of politics, the young Roosevelt immersed himself in frontier life—ranching, hunting, and enduring the harsh realities of the Badlands. It was here that he forged the grit, resilience, and character that would later define his presidency.

Drawing from Roosevelt’s own writings, letters, and eyewitness accounts, Hagedorn paints a rich, compelling picture of a man coming of age in one of the last wild places of the American frontier. Part biography, part Western, this is a powerful story of self-discovery, transformation, and the untamed spirit of the West.

Perfect for history lovers, Roosevelt enthusiasts, and readers of American frontier and presidential history.