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Leonard Wood: Administrator, Soldier And Citizen

Leonard Wood: Administrator, Soldier And Citizen

Hobbs, William H.
Wood, Henry A. Wise

Hardcover

Military BiographiesArmed ForcesOther Wars

ISBN10: 054854039X
ISBN13: 9780548540398
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 13 2007
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Leonard Wood: Administrator, Soldier and Citizen is a biographical book written by William H. Hobbs. The book is about the life and achievements of Leonard Wood, who was an American army officer, physician, and politician. Wood was a highly respected and accomplished figure in his time, and the book delves into his life story, exploring his early years, his military career, and his political pursuits.The book provides an in-depth look at Wood's life, from his upbringing in rural New Hampshire to his time as a medical student at Harvard University. It also covers his military career, which began during the Spanish-American War, where he served as a surgeon and later rose to the rank of Brigadier General. Wood was also involved in the Philippine-American War and was appointed as the Governor-General of the Philippines in 1921.The book also explores Wood's political career, which included serving as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, and his unsuccessful bid for the Republican nomination for President in 1920. Hobbs provides a detailed account of Wood's accomplishments and contributions to American society, including his role in modernizing the army and improving public health.Overall, Leonard Wood: Administrator, Soldier and Citizen is a comprehensive and informative biography of an important figure in American history. The book offers readers a glimpse into the life of a man who dedicated his life to serving his country and making a positive impact on the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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