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Barcode37821002548572
StatusOn Order
LocationMarshall District
TitleHistory matters / David McCullough ; edited by Dorie McCullough Lawson and Michael Hill ; foreword by Jon Meacham.
AuthorMcCullough, David G., author.
Call No973.072 MCC
CollectionAdult New Arrivals
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International Standard Book Number 9781668098998
International Standard Book Number 1668098997
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 973
Personal Name McCullough, David G., author.
Title Statement History matters / David McCullough ; edited by Dorie McCullough Lawson and Michael Hill ; foreword by Jon Meacham.
Edition Statement First Simon & Schuster hardcover edition.
Imprint New York : Simon & Schuster, 2025.
Physical Description xv, 169 pages : illustrations on endpages (chiefly color) ; 22 cm.
Formatted Contents Note Part one: Why history? -- Why history? -- American values -- Take luck to heart -- The good work of America -- "The art of biography," The Paris Review interview -- Part two: Figures in a landscape -- Thomas Eakins -- Harriet Beecher Stowe in Paris -- A conversation about George -- Harry S. Truman -- Part Three: Influences -- The love of learning -- Tribute to Vincent Scully -- Getting through to Schlesinger -- Tribute to Paul Horgan -- Accuracy and imagination: tribute to Herman Wouk -- Favorite and influential books -- A book on every bed -- Part four: On writing -- The good, hard work of writing well -- A bit of history about my typewriter -- Reading and writing: a recommended reading list -- History and art.
Summary, Etc. "This posthumous collection of essays from the legendary historian looks at subjects such as the character of American leaders, the influence of art and mentors and the importance of understanding the past to better navigate the present and future. History Matters brings together selected essays by beloved historian David McCullough, some published here for the first time, written at different points over the course of his long career but all focused on the subject of his lifelong passion: the importance of history in understanding our present and future. McCullough highlights the importance of character in political leaders, with Harry Truman and George Washington serving as exemplars of American values like optimism and determination. He shares his early influences, from the books he cherished in his youth to the people who mentored him. He also pays homage to those who inspired him, such as writer Paul Horgan and painter Thomas Eakins, illustrating the diverse influences on his writing as well as the influence of art. Rich with McCullough's signature grace, curiosity, and narrative gifts, these essays offer vital lessons in viewing history through the eyes of its participants, a perspective that McCullough believed was crucial to understanding the present as well as the past. History Matters is testament to McCullough's legacy as one of the great storytellers of this nation's history and of the lasting promise of American ideals."-- Provided by publisher.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term History.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Historians.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term Historiography.
Index Term-Genre/Form Essays.
Added Entry, Personal Name Meacham, Jon, author of foreword.
Added Entry, Personal Name Lawson, Dorie McCullough, editor, author of preface.

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