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David McCullough at the 2019 #nationalbookfestival being interviewed by Marie Arana. RIP David

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The tagged book gives a great look at Ohio when it was considered the frontier. I have also pictured some of my favorite Ohio reads.

I visit Ohio quite often. My favorite places are Cuyahoga National Park, Lake Erie, and baseball games at Progressive Field. Ohio is also a great place to get a good meal!

#RoadTripUSA2022

Told from the perspective of the white guys in their westward expansion of America into the Ohio Valley but a fascinating history which was never covered in my Northwest upbringing. Now I need to balance it with Indigenous Tribe perspectives. ↓

Reads somewhat like a history book. Ha! Interesting how key individuals drive the success of the pioneers

Overall I really enjoyed this book about frontier life, especially since the bulk of it takes place in Marietta & environs, so quite close to my home turf. I loved the excerpts from journals & letters that made portions of this book feel very personable. However, at times it seemed like the book lacked focus. Part 3 especially leaves Marietta & sort of meanders around all over the place, almost like McCullough had some quotes he thought were ⬇️

For my review of Part 2, the endpapers of this book, a copy of a beautiful oil painting by Charles Sullivan.

Part 2 covers 1795-1814: the end of the Indian Wars & the admittance of Ohio as the 17th state. Gigantic increases in population at this time, with boat building as a big part of the industry in Marietta. Also learned that what was probably the first library in Ohio was established in the 1790s when the community of Ames collected ⬇️

Since I allowed this book three slots on my #BookSpinBingo board, I thought I would pause at the end of part 1 to share some fun facts so far - the Northwest Ordinance is an amazing document that set the stage for all of the US's post-colonial expansion west. At a time that slavery was legal in all 13 states, the Ordinance expressly banned it, while emphasizing the importance of education & freedom of religion. There was also a section promising⬇️

Very good settler history. A well-told story of ambition and hardship in creating a land of towns and cities where First Nations people had lived.

Okay, I think I've decided on my January #BFC21 goals -

Two nonfiction books (will probably be the same throughout the year) - starting with the tagged book, which focuses a lot on Marietta, Ohio, only a few hours from where I live & my second will be a book about the Newark moundbuilders, so also some local - if much older - history.

The dogs & I both need more exercise, so daily dog walks (always fun in January lol) & also spending a few ⬇

A good audiobook to learn about the pioneers in the US. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Not David McCullough‘s best Book. The first six chapters really stick to the supposed theme. The early settlement of the Old Northwest Territory focusing on Marietta, Ohio. The first six chapters deal with the establishment of the Ohio Company, the forging of a town out of wilderness, problems with Indians, and even dabbles in the Aaron Burr Conspiracy. The final four chapters would really only be of interest by local Ohio Historians.

Yay, my first book shopping in months! Even if it was at Target.

This was a good look at the settlement of the Ohio region in the late 1700s. Interesting, but not revelatory.

As usual, David McCullough has succeeded in making history very interesting and engaging. This tells if the history of the settlement of the new Northwest Territory starting in the 1780s, and specifically Marietta, Ohio. From Manasseh Cutler's appeals to Congress to the ordeals with native tribes and sicknesses common on the frontier, the story is told in a very relatable way, introducing us to the Cutler, Putnam, and Hildreth families.

Never before, as he knew, had any of his countrymen set off to accomplish anything like what he had agreed to undertake--a mission that, should he succeed, could change the course of history in innumerable ways and to the long-lasting benefit of countless Americans.

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Putting quarantine in perspective with the story of the brave men and women who settled the Ohio River valley. The hardships are incredible but the pioneer spirit prevails with the settlement of Marietta. A well moving book, I really enjoyed this, even if I was a bit confused with everyone's names. #quarantinereads #audiocrocheting #QuarantineWeek3

Beautiful morning for an #audiowalk

Starting #24b4monday with an #audiowalk

Getting out for an #audiowalk 👟👟

#Audiobaking today to thank my neighbor for dropping off Lysol!! I forgot the baking soda in last night's recipe so I might have to try making a pie crust with that batch. Back to the 1700s where scalping was an imminent threat, not germs! Wait... no, nevermind... 😷 it always comes down to germs, doesn't it?

I figured while I'm being asked to stay home and not kill my family a la Jack Torrance, I can listen to a book about people who had a much more difficult life! I also happen to be shearing a sheep... or shaving down my wheaten terrier...

I love David McCullough. He gets into so much detail and brings the characters to life.

It‘s rainy and dreary. Still recovering from knee surgery. Might as well read.

Finally got my e book hold from the library I was number 164 !

I listened to this on a road trip and really liked its focus on Ohio. You don‘t hear a lot about that aspect of Western expansion. #NFNov

Not an easy one to listen to but still quite interesting. It gets better towards the end. You will find a slightly amount of humor. 4/5⭐

This was listed as a developing the NW theme. Just assumed it was the Oregon Trail only to discover OH was the NW before OR was!!! We knew nothing about the settling of the OH River Valley! We learned lots listening to this on a road trip and we‘ve driven through Ohio countless times to get to “somewhere else” apparently discounting the evolution of settlement there. We were particularly interested in the educ. foundation in Ohio.

Happy Father‘s Day to all the dads on Litsy!

I owe my love for history and my overall sense of curiosity and yearning for more knowledge from my dad. I had to buy a copy of this (and one for myself!) for him...McCullough is one of his favorite authors.

The Pioneers, by David McCullough is a New York Times Best Seller, nonfiction, literature circle. This book focuses on the challenges they face such as sickness, death and savage Indians. The harsh physical conditions that they encountered to colonize the Northwest Territory and the values and ideals of the American people. This book is inspiring. website: www.davidmccullough.com Hashtag: #UCFSU19 UDL: 8.2 EL: look up words in language

I learned about some people in Ohio's history that I didn't know about (in spite of living in Ohio my whole life), but this book doesn't really add anything to our understanding of history. For the most part, it's the same old same old white men and manifest destiny that was in all our history books growing up.

I love David McCullough! So glad he has a new book out.

Coming soon to a library near you...literally! Call us to be placed on hold for these titles.

This engrossing book about westward expansion focuses on the settlement of one area of Ohio and the remarkable people behind it. McCullough also does a great job evoking the dangers (wild animals, etc) of going into unknown territory. Thanking my mom again for sending this!

(New plant given to me by daughter‘s girlfriend 🌱 💜)!

The result of 2 hours of tsundoku-yoku (see previous post) with my friend Amelia!
#bn #bookhaul #tsundokuyoku #bookbathing

Hmm. Looks like donating money for college buildings (to get one‘s kid in —or back in—) is a much older tradition than I thought.....

Hot off the presses! Just got the new David McCullough book in the mail! 🥰🤩💃🏻

Look what arrived today! This is from my mom, who knew how much my late dad and I like McCullough ❤️. I miss talking history with him so much.

How did I not know McCullough has a book coming out in May??? Obviously, I‘m getting this for the library! McCullough fans...did you know about this?