Bibliograph

The American spirit, who we are and what we stand for, David McCullough

Type

Label

The American spirit, who we are and what we stand for, David McCullough

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsportraits

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The American spirit

Medium

text large print

Oclc number

983786303

Responsibility statement

David McCullough

Series statement

Thorndike press large print popular and narrative nonfiction

Sub title

who we are and what we stand for

Summary

"Over the course of his distinguished career, David McCullough has spoken before Congress, the White House, colleges and universities, historical societies, and other esteemed institutions. Now, as many Americans engage in self-reflection following a bitter election campaign that has left the country divided, McCullough has collected some of his most important speeches in a brief volume that articulates important principles and characteristics that are particularly American"--, From publisher description

Table Of Contents

Simon Willard's clock -- Civilization and the city -- The spirit of Jefferson -- Which way forward -- The animating spirit -- The lessons of history -- What's essential is invisible -- The first to reside here -- History lost and found -- The bulwark of freedom -- Knowing who we are -- The ties that bind -- The love of learning -- The summons to serve -- A building like no other

Target audience

adult

Classification

Creator