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That Human Being, Leonard Wood is a biography of Leonard Wood, a prominent American military figure and politician in the early 20th century. The book was written by Hermann Hagedorn and published in 1920. The biography follows Wood's life from his childhood in Massachusetts to his military career in the Spanish-American War and World War I. It also covers his political career, including his time as Governor-General of the Philippines and his unsuccessful bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 1920. Hagedorn portrays Wood as a complex and multifaceted figure, highlighting his intelligence, leadership skills, and dedication to public service. However, the book also acknowledges some of Wood's controversial views and actions, particularly his support for eugenics and his role in the suppression of the Filipino independence movement. Overall, That Human Being, Leonard Wood provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of a significant figure in American history.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.