History matters [sound recording] / David McCullough ; [edited by Dorie McCullough Lawson and Michael Hill] ; foreword by Jon Meacham.
In his posthumous collection of essays, historian David McCullough affirms the value of history, how we can be guided by its lessons, and the enduring legacy of American ideals.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781668137192
- ISBN: 1668137194
- ISBN: 9781668137208
- ISBN: 1668137208
- Physical Description: 5 audio discs (5 1/2 hr.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Unabridged.
- Publisher: [New York] : Simon and Schuster Audio, [2025]
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Compact discs.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Why history? -- American values -- Take luck to heart -- The good work of America -- "The art of biography," The Paris Review interview -- Thomas Eakins -- Harriet Beecher Stowe in Paris -- A conversation about George -- Harry S. Truman -- 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 -- The good, hard work of writing well -- A bit of history about my typewriter -- Reading and writing: a recommended reading list -- History and art.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Read by John Bedford Lloyd and Dorie McCullough Lawson, with a foreword read by Jon Meacham.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Historiography.
United States > Historiography.
United States > History. - Genre:
- Audiobooks.
Essays.
Available copies
- 5 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | AUDIO CD 973.072 MCC (Text) | 37810435633341 | Adult New Audiobook | Available | - |
