#1737: Nathaniel Philbrick 'Travels with George' | The Book Show

November 02, 2021 00:27:40
#1737: Nathaniel Philbrick 'Travels with George' | The Book Show
The Book Show
#1737: Nathaniel Philbrick 'Travels with George' | The Book Show

Nov 02 2021 | 00:27:40

/

Show Notes

Does George Washington still matter? Bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick argues for Washington’s unique contribution to the forging of America by retracing his journey as a new president through all thirteen former colonies. His new book is “Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy.”

Photo courtesy of Viking.

Other Episodes

Episode

May 10, 2022 00:27:26
Episode Cover

#1764 Douglas Stuart "Young Mungo | The Book Show

Douglas Stuart’s debut novel "Shuggie Bain" was awarded the 2020 Booker Prize and his new second novel, "Young Mungo" is a portrayal of working-class...

Listen

Episode 0

February 20, 2024 00:27:26
Episode Cover

The Book Show | Ann Napolitano - Hello Beautiful

Ann Napolitano took the literary world by storm with her tear-jerker of a novel “Dear Edward.” Her latest, “Hello Beautiful,” is an homage to...

Listen

Episode

July 22, 2025 00:27:27
Episode Cover

The Book Show | Gary Shteyngart - Vera, Or Faith

Gary Shteyngart’s latest novel, “Vera, or Faith,” is set in a near-future America wrestling with authoritarian politics and cultural anxiety. The story is told...

Listen