Sagamore Hill: Theodore Roosevelt's Summer White House

by Bill Bleyer

No house better reflects the personality and interests of its owner than Theodore Roosevelt s cherished Sagamore Hill. After Roosevelt returned to Oyster Bay following the death of both his beloved wife and mother, he and his second wife, Edith, made the house a home for their growing and rambunctious family. What began as the perfect getaway from unhealthy New York City summers in his grandfather s day became the Summer White House during Roosevelt s presidency. He hosted political guests like Henry Cabot Lodge and cultural luminaries like novelist Edith Wharton. Roosevelt spent his final years happily at Sagamore Hill, and after his death in 1919, the Theodore Roosevelt Association and the National Park Service preserved the house. With previously unpublished photographs and a detailed guide to the house and grounds, historian Bill Bleyer recounts bygone days at Roosevelt s haven."

Genres: History

178 pages, Hardcover

Published October 3, 2016

Reviews

[Todd]

Read this after going on a tour of Sagamore Hill, Teddy Roosevelt’s old home

[Samm · Rating 5 out of 5]

I ❤️ Sagamore Hill

[The History Mom]

Very interesting book with lots of pictures about Sagamore Hill, the home of Theodore and Edith Roosevelt. Really enjoyed it!

[Ray Russolillo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting. Was looking for a book about the property itself and this fit the bill. The usual TR history/bio data is presented in extremely condensed form, which is fine by me, again as I wanted info about the real estate, not TR's colorful exploits. Quick read.

I bought it after attending a book talk with the author at Sagamore Hill. Glad I did!