Brave Companions

Portraits in History

De: David McCullough

Narrado por: David McCullough

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 best-selling 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.

©1992 David McCullough (P)2015 Simon & Schuster

inspiring .... what a great mind!

so many varieties of such interesting subjects is inspiring and makes one want to read, travel , and most of all....be an observer.

perfect companion on a roadtrip

No one does historical works better than David Mccullough, but his telling of personal acquaintances is best of all.

back in time

I'm planning on listening to all of Mr. McCullough audio books, I guarantee.
what great detail

American History at its best

An incredibly crafted glimpse into the lives and history making contributions of those lost to the echo of time. Beautifully written —-masterful storytelling.

Very interesting

Good information on interesting characters especially Remington and Roebling. Enjoyed the story about the Brooklyn Bridge drawings.

David

is one of the best writers in American History. This book tells you about great Americans you've probably never heard of and why you want to take a few hours and learn about them. Buy it, you will not regret it!

Another great book by David McCullough

He was an amazing and prolific writer. He taught and inspired me through reading many of his wonderful books. I am glad he lived. A true American. This book gave us a glimpse of many pioneers of different ages in America. So beautifully written and well researched. What more can I say? I am sad he is gone .

so many stories and great nuggets of wisdom

Pretty much love every thing by DM and this is no different. Great stories of interesting people.

Big fan!

Can’t do better than DM’s stories and voice! These essays are wonderful perspectives on history.

inspiring

this book is some precious gift to the American people from David McCullough. I most highly recommend it. find the extraordinary in the unexpected!