The Greater Journey
Americans in Paris
David McCullough
Discover the untold, inspiring story of American pioneers who traveled to Paris in the 19th century to learn, excel, and change the course of history. From Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female doctor in America, to Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Mary Cassatt, and John Singer Sargent, three of the greatest American artists ever, experience their exhilarating journey as told by America's master historian, David McCullough. The Greater Journey takes you into the power and intimacy of remarkable men and women who longed "to soar into the blue".
Publish Date
2011-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
2011-05-24T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.94
ISBN
8601422188479
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-08-08T16:46:39.000Z
I’ve read every one of his great books and loved them all. I quoted "The Greater Journey" in the introduction to my own book on physician migration, a subject McCullough discussed in that great work. How he'll be missed! – source