The Book Prize Index

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Portrait of David McCullough

David McCullough

American historian and author (1933–2022).

Wikipedia
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5

Recognized books

7

Wins

13

Lists

80

Index score

1977—2012

Recognition span

Author in the index

David McCullough has 5 books in the current index, recognized by prize programs between 1977 and 2012. The records span 5 leading prize families shown here.

Top recognition

Pulitzer Prize3
Francis Parkman Prize2
Los Angeles Times Book Prize2
National Book Awards2
National Book Critics Circle Awards2

Subject profile

Indexed works

Books by David McCullough

5 books · sorted by recognition

TrumanBiography199232 ptsMornings on HorsebackBiography198124 ptsJohn AdamsBiography200114 ptsThe Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914History—8 ptsThe Greater Journey: American in ParisHistory20112 pts
YearTitleSubjectScoreWinsListsImprint
1992TrumanBiography3235Simon & Schuster
1981Mornings on HorsebackBiography2423Simon & Schuster
2001John AdamsBiography1412Simon & Schuster
—The Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914History812Simon & Schuster
2011The Greater Journey: American in ParisHistory201Unknown

All books on this page are credited to David McCullough.

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