CONTENTS. 
INTRODUCTION 
CHAPTER I 
Thousands Cheer Former President Roosevelt’s Departure for Africa—Every 
Ship, Ferry Boat and Tug Joined in the Demonstration Shrilly with their 
Whistles—The Two Forts Guarding the Entrance to New York Harbor 
Fired the ex-President’s Salute—President Taft Sends Farewell by his 
Military Aide—Col. Roosevelt Replies Characteristically by Telegraph— 
High Officials and Distinguished Citizens Pay their Respect and at the 
Ship say: “Bon Voyage et au Revoir.”. 17 
CHAPTER H. 
The Voyage from Naples to East Africa—Fountain of Fire—The Suez 
Canal—Arrival at Aden. • . 24 
CHAPTER HI. 
From Aden to Mombasa—Through the Tropics and Across the Equator. . 32 
CHAPTER IV. 
Eight Generations of Knickerbockers—Quality of the Roosevelt Stock—A 
Pale and Delicate Boy—Fishing on a Steamship—Preparing for College— 
Amusing Incident at the Preparatory School—Fond of Wrestling and Box¬ 
ing—Career at Harvard—An Original Character—Partiality for Natural 
History—Member of Many Clubs—His Idea of a Good Citizen—Roosevelt’s 
Graduation and Trip to Europe. 47 
CHAPTER V. 
Seeking Romantic Adventures—Roosevelt Buys a Ranch—Advantages of 
Life on the Plains—First Appearance at Medora—The Ranch Building— 
Pursuit of Big Game—Thrilling Adventure With a Grizzly Bear—Chimney 
Butte Ranch—Guns and Tents in Africa—How the Travelers’ Caravan is 
Made to Order—A Graphic Description by Rev. W. S. Rainsford, D.D.. . 61 
CHAPTER VI. 
Civilization Taken Root—Parceled Out Among Many European Countries— 
General Characteristics—The River Nile. 79 
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