Brave Companions
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McCullough, David Author, Narrator
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Simon & Schuster Audio , 2015.
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From Alexander von Humboldt to Charles and Anne Lindbergh, these are stories of people of great vision and daring whose achievements continue to inspire us today, brilliantly told by master historian David McCullough.The bestselling author of Truman and John Adams, David McCullough has written profiles of exceptional men and women past and present who have not only shaped the course of history or changed how we see the world but whose stories express much that is timeless about the human condition. Here are Alexander von Humboldt, whose epic explorations of South America surpassed the Lewis and Clark expedition; Harriet Beecher Stowe, “the little woman who made the big war”; Frederic Remington; the extraordinary Louis Agassiz of Harvard; Charles and Anne Lindbergh, and their fellow long-distance pilots Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and Beryl Markham; Harry Caudill, the Kentucky lawyer who awakened the nation to the tragedy of Appalachia; and David Plowden, a present-day photographer of vanishing America. Different as they are from each other, McCullough’s subjects have in common a rare vitality and sense of purpose. These are brave companions: to each other, to David McCullough, and to the reader, for with rare storytelling ability McCullough brings us into the times they knew and their very uncommon lives.

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Format
eAudiobook
Edition
Unabridged
Street Date
09/29/2015
Language
English
ISBN
9781442393172

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 7 Up-Originally published in 1992, the essays in this collection are well researched and written in a friendly, engaging style, drawing listeners into a world of courage, determination, and search for adventure. McCullough reads the 17 biographical essays that include sketches of scientist/explorer Alexander von Humboldt, author Harriet Beecher Stowe, artist Frederic Remington, author/cowboy/president Theodore Roosevelt, aviator Charles Lindbergh, engineer/bridge builder Washington Roebling, and photographer David Plowden. -VERDICT These essays can be used by teachers in history, science, literature, and writing classes. ["Superb storytelling with a unique slant": SLJ 10/92 review of the Prentice Hall book.]-Patricia Ann Owens, formerly with Illinois Eastern Community Colleges, Mt. Carmel © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Publishers Weekly Reviews

Despite the diversity of their interests and achievements, the men and women profiled in this collection of 17 essays by bestselling historian McCullough ( The Great Bridge ; The Path Between the Seas ) had a lot in common. Whether scientist (Louis Agassiz, Alexander von Humboldt), engineer (John and Washington Roebling), writer (Harriet Beecher Stowe, Conrad Aiken) or artist (Frederic Remington), each had a special perspective that continues to influence us. A skilled portraitist, McCullough vibrantly captures these viewpoints as he relates their impact on his own thought. Produced over 20 years, the essays unfold seamlessly to reveal the uniqueness of individuals whose ``work and interests are inspiriting forces.'' History Book Club and QPB alternates. (Nov.) Copyright 1991 Cahners Business Information.

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School Library Journal Reviews

YA-- McCullough's compendium of fascinating mini-biographies is a sheer delight, and will hold the attention of many history and science students. In this distillation of over 20 years of his shorter essays, the author chose individuals who are distinctive for their contributions to culture. The 17 biographies highlight the fields of social work, etymology, architecture, literature, and history, all of which are interconnected in memorable ways. The book maintains strong reader interest because of an intelligent, practiced, precise style combined with a wise and rich choice of subject. Familiar figures such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Miriam Rothschild, and Teddy Roosevelt share space with lesser-known individuals--but all are people who merit admiration. Superb storytelling with a unique slant makes this work a strong acquisition for all collections.-- Carol Beall, Immanuel Christian School, Springfield, VA Copyright 1992 Cahners Business Information.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

McCullough, D. (2015). Brave Companions (Unabridged). Simon & Schuster Audio.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McCullough, David. 2015. Brave Companions. Simon & Schuster Audio.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McCullough, David. Brave Companions Simon & Schuster Audio, 2015.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

McCullough, D. (2015). Brave companions. Unabridged Simon & Schuster Audio.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

McCullough, David. Brave Companions Unabridged, Simon & Schuster Audio, 2015.

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