Simon and Schuster was kind to send me a few pre-release copies of Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough’s latest masterpiece, 1776. I have with gusto devoured nearly half of the volume. My household has been gathering in the living room and at the dining room table over the last few days for lengthy readings. Look for my complete review of the book by next week.

In the meantime, check out my personal dialogue with Professor McCullough on the question of whether the Abigail Adams of the Founders era would in any way identify with the feminists of our own.