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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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The Books: “John Adams” (David McCullough)

Posted on May 5, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is John Adams by David McCullough You know, I read a lot of biographies and most of them are kinda crappy. I read them for the TOPIC mainly. I have … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Adams Vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800″ (John Ferling)

Posted on May 1, 2006 by sheila

Next Daily Excerpt: Next book in my American history section is Adams vs. Jefferson: The Tumultuous Election of 1800 (Pivotal Moments in American History) by John Ferling So whoo-hoo American Revolution, right? I’ll be studying it forever – it’s an … Continue reading →

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The Books: “The Book of Abigail and John”

Posted on April 27, 2006 by sheila

US history shelf: Next book in my American history section is the massive The Book of Abigail and John: Selected Letters of the Adams Family: 1762-1784. My grandmother (dad’s mother) used to say that my grandfather was cheating on her. … Continue reading →

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The Books: “The Adams-Jefferson Letters”

Posted on April 25, 2006 by sheila

And here is my next excerpt of the day. US history shelf. Next book in my American history section is the massive The Adams-Jefferson Letters: The Complete Correspondence Between Thomas Jefferson and Abigail and John Adams. The correspondence between those … Continue reading →

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The Books: “The True Story of the United States of America” (Elbridge Streeter Brooks)

Posted on April 22, 2006 by sheila

And here is my next excerpt of the day from my library. US history shelf. Next book in my American history section is a book I found in the second-hand bookstore near my parents house – and I just treasure … Continue reading →

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The Books: “A History of the American People” (Paul Johnson)

Posted on April 21, 2006 by sheila

Next book on the US history shelf: Next book in my American history section is the massive A History of the American People , by Paul Johnson. Massive in scope and really well-written – I totally recommend this book. There … Continue reading →

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The Books: “April 1865: The Month That Saved America” (Jay Winik)

Posted on April 20, 2006 by sheila

Next book in my American history section is April 1865: The Month That Saved America, by Jay Winik I loved this book. Fun. I couldn’t put it down. Here’s an excerpt about the aftermath of Lincoln’s assassination. Some incredible images … Continue reading →

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The Books: “1812 : The War That Forged a Nation” (Walter R. Borneman)

Posted on April 19, 2006 by sheila

Next book in my American history section is 1812: The War That Forged a Nation (P.S.), by Walter R. Borneman. It’s not a well-written book. The author actually uses the word “Hey” in the text, which is truly terrible and … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Founding Brothers” (Joseph Ellis)

Posted on April 18, 2006 by sheila

And here is my next excerpt of the day from my library. Next book in my American history section is the marvelous Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation, by Joseph Ellis. 7 guys: Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Jefferson, Adams, Washington, Madison, Franklin … Continue reading →

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