Tag Archives: US history

R.I.P. David McCullough

Posted on August 9, 2022 by sheila

“And so many of the blessings and advantages we have, so many of the reasons why our civilization, our culture, has flourished aren’t understood; they’re not appreciated. And if you don’t have any appreciation of what people went through to … 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: “George Washington : A Life” (Willard Sterne Randall)

Posted on May 14, 2006 by sheila

Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is George Washington: A Life (Galahad Edition) by Willard Sterne Randall A huge book – this was the first biography I’ve ever read of Washington, actually. My main interests had been … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Thomas Jefferson : A Life” (Willard Sterne Randall)

Posted on May 13, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is Thomas Jefferson: A Life by Willard Sterne Randall Now I like Willard Sterne Randall’s books – I read his one on Hamilton, his one on Washington, and this enormous … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Thomas Jefferson : Author of America” (Christopher Hitchens)

Posted on May 12, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is Thomas Jefferson: Author of America by Christopher Hitchens. I admit it. I’m a Hitchens addict. I am also a US History addict – so this book was a particular … 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: “Alexander Hamilton : A Life” (Willard Sterne Randall)

Posted on May 10, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is Alexander Hamilton: A Life by Willard Sterne Randall. Now that the Chernow biography of Hamilton has come out – there’s probably no need to read this one (unless you’re … Continue reading →

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The Books: “The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin” (H.W. Brands)

Posted on May 9, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin by H.W. Brands. As you can probably tell I have arranged my American History biographies (we’re in that section … Continue reading →

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The Books: “The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin” (Benjamin Franklin)

Posted on May 8, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin A must-read. I struggled with which excerpt to choose. I love the part when he decides to be a vegetarian (which … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Samuel Adams : The Father of American Independence” (Dennis Brindell Fradin)

Posted on May 7, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is Samuel Adams: The Father of American Independence by Dennis Brindell Fradin This book is an over-size hardcover – and it’s filled with paintings, woodcuts, engravings, newspaper cartoons from the … Continue reading →

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