In the second chapter of his book 1776‚ David McCullough writes about how George Washington and his army prepared for and handled the siege of Boston. The purpose of talking about this occurrence is to show that the American army was indeed prepared to succeed against the British. Even though the British referred to the Continental Army as a “rabble in arms” (McCullough 25)‚ the author carefully paints his story to show how the colonists were prepared to defeat the British. He does so by mentioning
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McCullough‚ David. 1776. New York: Simon and Schuster‚ 2005. The words never judge a book by its cover have been spoken many times‚ but some covers beg to be judged. The cover of 1776‚ with its wartime painting and bold red lettering on the front‚ immediately draws people into it. However‚ upon opening the novel it is visually intimidating with many quotes in the middle of pages and nearly one-hundred pages of sources‚ notes‚ and acknowledgements. Despite this‚ McCullough delivers a personal story
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In "1776" by David McCullough‚ the author introduces us to a pivotal year in American history‚ exploring the events and actions that led to the United States achieving independence. Set in the year 1776‚ the book is a work of historical nonfiction that targets high school students and adults‚ given its sophisticated content. McCullough’s main argument is centered on the remarkable perseverance and patriotism of the Continental Army‚ despite being outnumbered and less experienced than the British
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The book 1776 written by David McCullough outlines how George Washington as commander of the American army come to defeat in the unpleasant and robust year of 1776. George Washington had led an army of Americans from roots that stemmed ubiquitously throughout‚ for whom most of which had no training and experience on the battleground. As the year was coming to the end George understood the real power of the British‚ who had chased him from New York when George was about to cross the Delaware River
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1776 by David McCullough is not just a book about the violence of war‚ but the emotions of those living during these times. The novel takes you on a journey of what life was truly like in the year of the Declaration of Independence. Leader General George Washington and two young American patriots‚ Nathanael Greene and Henry Knox‚ show the knowledge of war and the innocence of those with no experience of combat. Uncommon perspectives of situations are explained through the eyes of innocence and the
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Book Review on: 1776 by David McCullough The Non-Fiction Historical Book 1776 By David McCullough is a historically accurate and in depth view of The American Revolution; starting from The Battle of Bunker Hill‚ Boston‚ Brooklyn‚ New York‚ Fort Washington‚ and ending its Analysis at the Battle of Trenton in 1776. There are many fascinating features‚ trends‚ themes‚ and characteristics used in 1776 that make the book a fluent and enjoyable read. Also the book gives a very detailed and informative
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1776 by David McCullough Characterization: George Washington: Washington was 43 year old when he was appointed by the Continental Congress to be Commander-in-Chief of the American army. He had almost no formal schooling‚ and was a self-educated man. He was a brave man who was totally dedicated to America‚ the country he loved. He was strong and rarely showed his discouragement or despair‚ even though he suffered greatly through the course of the American Revolution. After seeing Washington
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The Legacy of John Adams In the early history of the United States‚ many founding fathers and people before them helped shape the underpinning for our nation’s liberty. Of the founding fathers and persons who were essential in the naissance of the great nation known today as the United States of America‚ John Adams is undoubtedly one of the most vital of them all. John Adams by David McCullough did not only do Adams’ life story justice‚ it also painted the man and his works so vividly in every
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In David McCullough’s John Adams‚ Adams is described as a bold‚ righteous man whose character was undeniably the fire behind the American revolution. Adams played a key role throughout the entire beginning of colonial America and contributed to its independence immensely. The three most significant events in which Adams played a large role in American history was his pursuit in being a lawyer and protecting the soldiers in the Boston Massacre‚ his trip to France‚ and the drafting of the Declaration
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1776 is a book by David McCullough. It was published on May 24‚ 2005 and the publisher is Simon and Schuster paperbacks. David McCullough was born in Pittsburg‚ and educated there. He got a degree from Yale as well. He has written many other books about other subjects in history‚ many about underrated presidents. David McCullough’s most recent book‚ The Wright Brothers‚ was a #1 New York Times bestseller was on the bestseller list for nine months before it got taken off. McCullough has also been awarded
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