Tag Archives: Joseph Ellis

Recommended: Biographies

Posted on May 1, 2020 by sheila

For starters: My recommended Fiction books My recommended Non-Fiction books BIOGRAPHIES: American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson, by Joseph Ellis I’ve written a lot about Joseph Ellis’ work here. While I love David McCullough’s work so much, Ellis is … Continue reading →

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Recommended Books: Non-Fiction

Posted on March 29, 2020 by sheila

I have been meaning to do a Part 2 to my Recommended Books: Fiction list – put together years ago. I wanted to recommend non-fiction, from history books to biographies to essays to whatever. Here is the Non-Fiction list. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Today in history: April 13, 1743

Posted on April 13, 2010 by sheila

Thomas Jefferson was born. James Parton: A gentleman of 32 who could calculate an eclipse, survey an estate, tie an artery, plan an edifice, try a cause, break a horse, dance a minuet, and play the violin. From David McCullough’s … Continue reading →

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Today in history, February 22, 1732

Posted on February 22, 2010 by sheila

George Washington, first President of the United States, was born. (All quotes from George Washington’s letters below I got from my copy of the Library of America’s compilation of his writings) Thomas Jefferson on George Washington: The moderation and virtue … Continue reading →

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“We Don’t Know Anything About Other People. We Can Only Know Them From the Outside. This Is One Of the Great Joys Of Life.”

Posted on September 10, 2009 by sheila

So says Irish writer John Banville in this awesome recent interview about his new book that has set my mind spinning. There’s so much in it. So much to think about. There are only a couple of writers today where … Continue reading →

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Today in history: February 22, 1732

Posted on February 22, 2009 by sheila

George Washington, first President of the United States, was born. (All quotes from George Washington’s letters below I got from my copy of George Washington : Writings (Library of America)) Thomas Jefferson on George Washington: The moderation and virtue of … Continue reading →

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2006 Books

Posted on December 30, 2006 by sheila

Books read this year. I actually may end up adding a couple more to the list – since I am bed-ridden at the moment and could finish 2 more books by the time the damn ball drops across the river. … Continue reading →

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The Books: “His Excellency: George Washington” (Joseph Ellis)

Posted on May 15, 2006 by sheila

Daily Excerpt continues: Next book in my American history section is His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph Ellis Hard to believe but this is the last book on this particular bookshelf (at least the last one I’ve READ. I hav … Continue reading →

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The Books: “American Sphinx : The Character of Thomas Jefferson” (Joseph Ellis)

Posted on May 11, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson by Joseph (“Yeah. I was in ‘Nam. DOH.”) Ellis. My favorite of all of his contemplative biographies – he really just hits … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Passionate Sage: The Character and Legacy of John Adams” (Joseph Ellis)

Posted on May 6, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is Passionate Sage: The Character and Legacy of John Adams by Joseph Ellis In addition to Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation Ellis has these other books which don’t qualify exactly … Continue reading →

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