Brave Companions

by David McCullough
Brave Companions  
published November 1st 1992 by Simon & Schuster
binding Paperback
isbn 0671792768   (isbn13: 9780671792763)
pages 256
description The bestselling author of Truman and John Adams, David McCullough has written profiles of exceptional men and women past and present who...more
date added
10-15-06



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Ben
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01/13/08

bookshelves: 4-stars
Read in November, 2006
McCullough is easily my favorite historical author (not that I've read many others, I guess) and this is the third book of his that I've read. The subtitle "Portaits in History" is really the best description of this book, as McCullough does a fine job of painting the lives of these lesser-known figures while adding his own touch to the narrative. Each of the essays was completely intriguing to me and, even better, I came away feeling smarter than I did before at the same time! Really,...more
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David
01/22/08

bookshelves: history
David McCullough is able to make history exciting and interesting, overlaying the facts with profiles of the personalities that made the history take form. In Brave Companions, he profiles a wide range of people, from builders to explorers, from Alexander Von Humboldt to Simon Willard, and shows why he is one of best writers of history today, or ever.
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Mychael-Ann
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02/27/08

bookshelves: recently-read
Read in February, 2008
I loved this collection of essays written for magazines and speechs by McCullough on various people & places. I have a much greater appreication for the Brooklyn Bridge, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and David Plowden to name a few. I really love his books.
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Rochelle
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04/07/08

Has a copy to sell/swap — Read in March, 2008
This book is composed of mini topics. Some of the topics were more fascinating than others, but very interesting learning about things I've never thought about and people who have had a great impact on our country and culture that I was unaware of.
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Susan
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07/15/08

Read in July, 2008
Excellent writer who makes history fascinating. Short essays on spicific people or events in history. You need to read one and then stop and think about it. Makes it hard to read from a library because you need to take time.
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Amanda
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01/31/08

bookshelves: book-group, non-fiction
Read in June, 2006
I hardly read biographies and this is a great way to read a bunch in one book. I read it for the Claremont 2nd ward book club and really loved it. If you like history-this ones for you!! The writing is great, by the way.
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Patrick
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04/18/08

Read in February, 2008
Interesting collection of McCullough essays and articles. Pay special attention to the Washington Roebling (Brookly Bridge) and Harriet Beecher Stowe (Uncle Tom's Cabin) sections; illuminating.
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Julie Bell
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06/07/08

bookshelves: history, non-fiction
Read in June, 2008
A good taste of several historically significant people. You will like this if you like history, but hope for more brevity in the genre.
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Artie
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07/01/08

bookshelves: currently-reading
This is an extrodinary book. Interesting set of historical vignettes about not so well known, or moderately known figures in history.
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Kim
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07/09/07

bookshelves: history
Read in January, 2006
An interesting premise for McCullough. Some of the chapters are simply lifted from his previous works. But, others are original...
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Andrea
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05/05/08

bookshelves: books-i-love
Read in January, 2006
Another great McCullough book. Each chapter features a different person from history, which made it easy to read off and on.
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Cali
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02/08/08

bookshelves: biography, history, non-fiction
Read in January, 2007
recommends it for: People interested in biographies.
David McCullough is an author who makes non-fiction as interesting as fiction. This is a collection of biographies.
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Abigail
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05/04/07

bookshelves: history-andor-biography
absolutely fascinating collection of short essays on various characters and places in history. highly recommended.
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Teri
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05/12/08

This is actually just a compilation of articles that he wrote at various times. Some are better than others.
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John
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08/24/08

Read in August, 2008
A montage of mini stories about people, places, and events of history -- some I knew, some I didn't.
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Maria
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02/01/08

everyone should read this book--especially people like me who aren't huge history buffs.
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Holiday
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06/11/08

Read in June, 2008
Absolutely wonderful! Inspiring essays about amazing people from our nation's history.
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Shellie
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08/03/07

bookshelves: non-fiction
Read in January, 2005
A collection of his shorter works. A good overview of his work.
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Felicity
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07/19/08

bookshelves: to-read
This is possibly my second favorite McCullough book so far...
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Dan
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05/19/08

slow at first but finishes very strong.
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book data (includes all editions)

avg rating (all editions): 4.03 (114 ratings)
avg rating (this edition): 4.00 (112 ratings)
number of reviews: 20






other editions

Brave Companions: Portraits in History (Hardcover)
Brave Companions: Portraits in History (Hardcover)