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“To his own children he was at once the ultimate voice of authority and, when time allowed, their most exuberant companion. He never fired their imaginations or made them laugh as their mother could, but he was unfailingly interested in them, sympathetic, confiding, entering into their lives in ways few fathers ever do. It was a though he was in league with them.”

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Book:Mornings on Horseback
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David McCullough
David McCullough

David McCullough is an American historian and author renowned for his in-depth research and vivid storytelling. His works typically focus on significant individuals and events in American history, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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