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The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris
The Greater Journey Americans in Paris
Author: David McCullough
As David McCullough writes, “Not all pioneers went west.” — In The Greater Journey, he tells the enthralling, inspiring -- and until now, untold -- story of the adventurous American artists, writers, doctors, politicians, and others who set off for Paris in the years between 1830 and 1900, hungry to learn and to excel in their work. W...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781617934438
ISBN-10: 1617934437
Publication Date: 1/1/2011
Pages: 558
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3.8 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
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I was not as engaged in this book as others in my book club were. Interesting survey of a period of history, but the book draws no conclusions about the significance of all the American scientists, artists, and doctors who lived and worked in Paris. I loved McCullough's books on Teddy Roosevelt and John Adams and was expecting more depth on individuals.
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This book was pure pleasure. David McCullough condenses 70 years into clear and interesting stories of famous and not-so-famous Americans in Paris, ambitious to excel in their work. I especially liked the section about Paris being the medical capital of the world during these years. "From all they learned in Paris, the "medicals" were to exert lasting influence on the profession of medicine in the United States."
McCullough's efforts are sumptuous, enthralling, and inspiring. I highly recommend this book.
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McCullough is a treasure. I am working on reading every book he has written. Greatest teacher
on our history. This book will make you long to go to Paris .


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