IN presenting for the first time the complete writings of Theodore Roosevelt in a uniform edition, we have accomplished an ambition which we have entertained for many years. The difficulty of publishing a uniform edition of these writings existed in the fact that the various volumes had been issued from time to time by no less than five of the leading publishers of the United States, and, had it not been for the prominence of the author, not only in literary circles but also as a public man, it would have been impossible to present this set to the public.

Some years ago the President of this company conceived the idea of publishing a work such as we now have the honor to present. This was about the time Mr. Roosevelt returned from the campaign in Cuba; but for various reasons it was not found possible to issue an edition then. As it is, we have been able to obtain permission to print only a very limited number of copies, and, while we should have liked to issue a popular and unlimited

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