Setting the Stage: The Early Life of Teddy Roosevelt

Bringing Change: Roosevelt's Presidency and the Conservation Movement

The Vision: Forming the U.S. Forest Service

Dedication and Struggles: Life of the Forest Rangers

Tinderbox: The Buildup to the Big Burn

The Inferno: The Devastation of the Big Burn

Aftermath: Consequences of the Fire

The Relentless Fight: Protective Laws and Regulations

Legacy and Reflection: The Impact on American Land Conservation

The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America recounts one of the largest wildfires in American history, which changed the nation's perspective on nature conservation and sparked an environmental movement. The book discusses President Roosevelt's role in pushing for conservation and the effects of this devastating fire.