Brave Companions: Portraits in History - Hardcover

McCullough's portrayals...are models of compression, perspective, and the discriminating use of detail, and of what the author calls "the possibilities for self-expression in writing narrative history."

"Cleveland Plain Dealer"

If you enjoy good stories well told about interesting people and places, you should read this book. You will learn something about history -- and also about good historical writing.

"Dallas Morning News"

It will come as no surprise to the reader to learn that Mr. McCullough's first ambition was to be a portrait painter. He has supplied us with admirable portraits....All his subjects come alive.

"Cleveland Plain Dealer"If you enjoy good stories well told about interesting people and places, you should read this book. You will learn something about history -- and also about good historical writing.

"Dallas Morning News"It will come as no surprise to the reader to learn that Mr. McCullough's first ambition was to be a portrait painter. He has supplied us with admirable portraits....All his subjects come alive.

"The New York Times Book Review"McCullough's portrayals...are models of compression, perspective, and the discriminating use of detail, and of what the author calls "the possibilities for self-expression in writing narrative history."

"The New York Times Book Review" McCullough's portrayals...are models of compression, perspective, and the discriminating use of detail, and of what the author calls "the possibilities for self-expression in writing narrative history."

"Dallas Morning News" It will come as no surprise to the reader to learn that Mr. McCullough's first ambition was to be a portrait painter. He has supplied us with admirable portraits....All his subjects come alive.

"Cleveland Plain Dealer" If you enjoy good stories well told about interesting people and places, you should read this book. You will learn something about history -- and also about good historical writing.

Cleveland Plain Dealer If you enjoy good stories well told about interesting people and places, you should read this book. You will learn something about history -- and also about good historical writing.