The Quotable Jefferson. More than any other Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson made his reputation on the brilliance of his writing. John Adams chose the 33-year-old Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence largely because of his "masterly Pen." The genius of... - The Quotable Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson at Monticello: Architecture, Landscape, Collections, Books, Food, Wine. This visually stunning volume explores Monticello, both house and plantation, with texts that present a current assessment of Jefferson's cultural contributions to his noteworthy home and the fledgling country. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826... - Thomas Jefferson at Monticello: Architecture, Landscape, Collections, Books, Food, Wine.
Thomas Jefferson by R. B. Bernstein. In Thomas Jefferson, author R. B. Bernstein offers the definitive short biography of this revered American. Included are all of Jefferson's triumphs, contradictions, and failings, from his luxurious (and debt-burdened) life as... - Thomas Jefferson by R. B. Bernstein.
Thomas Jefferson's Architectural Drawings. Architecture first captured Thomas Jefferson?'s imagination while he was a student in Williamsburg, when he bought his first architectural book from an old cabinetmaker. "Architecture is my delight, ?"" he was quoted as saying in later ye... - Thomas Jefferson's Architectural Drawings.
Thomas Jefferson's Flower Garden at Monticello. Presents the evolutional of Thomas Jefferson's ornamental gardening efforts with an analysis of the flower gardens as they were planned, planted, and ultimately restored. This enlarged third edition includes a revised plant list, a... - Thomas Jefferson's Flower Garden at Monticello.
Thomas Jefferson's Granddaughter in Queen Victoria's England. Ellen Wayles Coolidge arrived in London in June 1838 at the advent of Queen Victoria?'s reign the citizens were still celebrating the coronation. During her nine-month stay, Coolidge kept a diary that reveals the uncommon education of her yout... - Thomas Jefferson's Granddaughter in Queen Victoria's England.
Thomas Jefferson's Writings. The best one-volume collection of Jefferson's writings includes his autobiography, his Notes on the State of Virginia, and letters to political allies, scientific colleagues, and friends. Edited by Merrill D. Peterson. Hardbou... - Thomas Jefferson's Writings.
Thomas Jefferson: A Day at Monticello. In this fascinating story by Elizabeth V. Chew, former curator at Monticello, readers age 8 to 12 spend a day with Thomas Jefferson as he and his grandson tour Monticello. Learn about Jefferson, the gadgets and household items he re... - Thomas Jefferson: A Day at Monticello.
Thomas Jefferson: Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything. Renowned artist Maira Kalman sheds light on the fascinating life and interests of the Renaissance man who was our third president. Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Declaration of Independence - but there's so much more to discov... - Thomas Jefferson: Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything.
Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham gives us a complete vision of Thomas Jefferson the man, from birth to his last days - through the Revolutionary War and his years as President. We see the Founding Father who steered the states to natio... - Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power.
Twilight at Monticello. Much has been written about Thomas Jefferson, with good reason. He was the architect of our democracy, a visionary chief executive who expanded this nation's physical boundaries to unimagined lengths. But Twilight at Monticello is somethi... - Twilight at Monticello.
Vitruvius Britannicus: The Classic of Eighteenth-Century British Architecture. A consortium of British architects and their patrons rebelled against the early eighteenth century's Baroque excesses and turned instead toward the Renaissance works of Andrea Palladio for inspiration. These Neo-Palladians guided the course of Britis... - Vitruvius Britannicus: The Classic of Eighteenth-Century British Architecture.
Worst of Friends - Thomas Jefferson John Adams and the True Story of an American Feud. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were good friends with very different personalities. But their differing views on how to run the newly created United States turned them into the worst of friends. They each became leaders of opposing political parties... - Worst of Friends - Thomas Jefferson John Adams and the True Story of an American Feud.