--- product_id: 60879884 title: "The Cowboy President: The American West and the Making of Theodore Roosevelt" price: "¥4138" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/60879884-the-cowboy-president-the-american-west-and-the-making-theodore store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Cowboy President: The American West and the Making of Theodore Roosevelt **Price:** ¥4138 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cowboy President: The American West and the Making of Theodore Roosevelt - **How much does it cost?** ¥4138 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/60879884-the-cowboy-president-the-american-west-and-the-making-theodore) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Cowboy President: The American West and the Making of Theodore Roosevelt reveals how his time spent in the Western Dakota Territory helped him recover from an overwhelming personal loss, but more importantly, how it transformed him into the man etched onto Mount Rushmore, a man who is still rated as one of the top five Presidents in American history. Unlike other Roosevelt biographies, The Cowboy President details how the land, the people and the Western code of honor had an enormous impact on Theodore and how this experience influenced him in his later years. Review: The review suggestion asks that we say what we liked most? I loved a feeling and real portrayal ... - The review suggestion asks that we say what we liked most? I loved a feeling and real portrayal of Teddy Roosevelt. It opens windows on the vast plains of the West and shows, through the eyes of a great president, the wonder of a young man who had just lost his wife and mother and was at odds with the world that had once seemed so safe. It's a dreamscape; the open darkness of a Montana night, the thrill of sleeping on the floor of the earth and loving nothing more than an open fire and sharing stories with his friends. This book made one of my favorite historic figures a real and living person with joys and strength. I'm sure he felt the same way I did when I looked up into the sky on a dark Montana night and saw the bowl of stars above me and the sound of distant thunder against the sides of the high hills. It's a great book, it's refreshing. Many things are said that I have not read in other biographies. It is a much more intimate peek into a good man's life. Truthfully, the youth of this age could learn how to find themselves by reading this book. Why is it important? Because we all need to find where our heart and strength is. The writer is INVOLVED, he understands and did not just rest on what others have written about President Roosevelt, but gave a fresh perspective to a man whos life has been told many times. You can see through Roosevelt's eyes the love he had for the west and conservation of nature. Review: Very good read - Despite already having read lots of books on TR and books TR wrote himself I really enjoyed this one. I am a huge fan of "the old west" and thoroughly enjoyed reading about the land, the weather, the animals and Indians directly from the perspective of ranch managers, ranch hands, hunting guides and other wild characters of the Dakota Territory. For a book published so recently this read is clearly open minded. There was none of the boring, useless scolding and apologizing so common in books today. The author appears to be an appreciative conservationist that understands the important, almost paramount roll responsible hunting and fishing played in creating and subsequently sustaining our national parks system, which has come to protect and preserve lands and species that would certainly have disappeared long before any of us could ever enjoy them. TR was both a hunter and the ultimate defender of land and wildlife. The book did not drag at all. Not too simple, not too complex. Just right. Great job! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #684,641 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #617 in US Presidents #6,734 in Military Leader Biographies #8,126 in United States History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 55 Reviews | ## Images ![The Cowboy President: The American West and the Making of Theodore Roosevelt - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sBCGIDHiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The review suggestion asks that we say what we liked most? I loved a feeling and real portrayal ... *by K***R on March 13, 2018* The review suggestion asks that we say what we liked most? I loved a feeling and real portrayal of Teddy Roosevelt. It opens windows on the vast plains of the West and shows, through the eyes of a great president, the wonder of a young man who had just lost his wife and mother and was at odds with the world that had once seemed so safe. It's a dreamscape; the open darkness of a Montana night, the thrill of sleeping on the floor of the earth and loving nothing more than an open fire and sharing stories with his friends. This book made one of my favorite historic figures a real and living person with joys and strength. I'm sure he felt the same way I did when I looked up into the sky on a dark Montana night and saw the bowl of stars above me and the sound of distant thunder against the sides of the high hills. It's a great book, it's refreshing. Many things are said that I have not read in other biographies. It is a much more intimate peek into a good man's life. Truthfully, the youth of this age could learn how to find themselves by reading this book. Why is it important? Because we all need to find where our heart and strength is. The writer is INVOLVED, he understands and did not just rest on what others have written about President Roosevelt, but gave a fresh perspective to a man whos life has been told many times. You can see through Roosevelt's eyes the love he had for the west and conservation of nature. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good read *by G***M on July 10, 2020* Despite already having read lots of books on TR and books TR wrote himself I really enjoyed this one. I am a huge fan of "the old west" and thoroughly enjoyed reading about the land, the weather, the animals and Indians directly from the perspective of ranch managers, ranch hands, hunting guides and other wild characters of the Dakota Territory. For a book published so recently this read is clearly open minded. There was none of the boring, useless scolding and apologizing so common in books today. The author appears to be an appreciative conservationist that understands the important, almost paramount roll responsible hunting and fishing played in creating and subsequently sustaining our national parks system, which has come to protect and preserve lands and species that would certainly have disappeared long before any of us could ever enjoy them. TR was both a hunter and the ultimate defender of land and wildlife. The book did not drag at all. Not too simple, not too complex. Just right. Great job! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must read for any history lover. This author has done his homework & has done himself proud. *by N***I on April 6, 2018* Well written and has kept my interest. I have always loved history and this writer really gets right in there. He did not just write the book he really has researched the President. He has done President Theodore Roosevelt proud. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/60879884-the-cowboy-president-the-american-west-and-the-making-theodore](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/60879884-the-cowboy-president-the-american-west-and-the-making-theodore) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-29*