Solving Approach
Words in this cipher average roughly 3.7 letters apiece. Short words are common here, so scan for one- and two-letter groups first; they narrow the alphabet fast. Rated medium, this one asks for a bit more pattern recognition than a warm-up puzzle, but nothing that requires guesswork.
About David McCullough
David McCullough was an acclaimed American historian and biographer whose masterful narratives brought history to vivid life for millions of readers. He won two Pulitzer Prizes for his biographies of Harry Truman and John Adams, and was famous for his meticulous research and compelling storytelling. McCullough believed that history was "about human beings" and insisted on finding the humanity in historical figures, making their stories resonate with contemporary audiences.
Did you know? McCullough was the narrator for the acclaimed PBS documentary series 'The Civil War,' produced by Ken Burns in 1990.