Worlds of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello
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Book Overview
Thomas Jefferson was, by any reckoning, one of the most remarkable men ever to have crossed America's political stage. In 1776 he drafted the Declaration of Independence, and throughout the Revolution and in the posts he held thereafter - governor of Virginia, minister to France, secretary of state, vice president, and president - Jefferson's responsibilities were enormous and his accomplishments profound. Yet during those years he also was able to...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0810939673
ISBN13:9780810939677
Release Date:May 1993
Publisher:Harry N. Abrams
Length:464 Pages
Weight:5.05 lbs.
Dimensions:1.6" x 9.0" x 11.3"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8 to Postsecondary
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
The Jeffersonian must have!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
What a book! If you are planning on visiting Monticello or learning about Thomas Jefferson, you must have this book! This is like having Thomas Jefferson's accounting book with you. Many, if not all of Jefferson's personal effects are cataloged in this book!
Thorough and Excellent!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
If you are interested in Thomas Jefferson or Monticello, this is a terrific book. Over 150 of Jefferson's personal possessions are photographed and documented with detailed explanations and provenance of the items. Covered are varied objects such as works of art, china, portraits, scientific instruments, natural history specimens, and personal objects. This book really illustrates how varied Jefferson's interests were. A very fascinating book!
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