The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series Volume 9. Volume Nine of the project documenting Thomas Jefferson's last years presents 523 documents from 1 September 1815 to 30 April 1816. In this period, Jefferson makes three trips to Poplar Forest. During two visits to the Peaks of Otter, he ... - The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series Volume 9.
The President's Kitchen Cabinet. Nominee, 49th NAACP Image Awards, Outstanding Literary Work (Nonfiction) Finalist, 2018 Colorado Book Awards An NAACP Image Award Finalist for Outstanding Literary Work-Non Fiction James Beard award-winning author Adrian Miller viv... - The President's Kitchen Cabinet.
The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America. The Declaration of Independence identified "the pursuit of happiness" as one of our unalienable rights, along with life and liberty. Jeffrey Rosen, the president of the National Constitution Center, profiles six of the most influent... - The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America.
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.
The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels. Our current climate of partisan fury is not new, and in The Soul of America John Meacham shows us how what Abraham Lincoln called the "better angels of our nature" have repeatedly won the day. Painting surprising portraits of Lincoln and other ... - The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels.
The Words of Thomas Jefferson. More than any other Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson was known for the brilliance of his writing. This fine, leather-bound volume transcribes one quotation per page on a variety of subjects. Sure to impress any history buff, marble... - The Words of Thomas Jefferson.
Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. When Annette Gordon-Reed's groundbreaking study was first published, rumors of Thomas Jefferson's sexual involvement with his slave Sally Hemings had circulated for two centuries. Among all aspects of Jefferson's renowned life, it was per... - Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings.
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 Garden Book. Thomas Jefferson's Garden Book is a compilation of Jefferson's own horticultural diary, along with many of his letters, drawings, and memoranda relating to his gardens at Monticello and Poplar Forest. Compiled and annotated by the l... - Thomas Jefferson's Garden Book.
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 Monticello. Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is a collection of essays and color photography showcasing this extraordinary American home. Featuring essays written by scholars at Monticello, chapters focus on all aspects of the house and plantation. An introdu... - Thomas Jefferson's Monticello.
Thomas Jefferson's Qur'an. In this original and illuminating book, Denise A. Spellberg reveals a little-known but crucial dimension of the story of American religious freedom - a drama in which Islam played a surprising role. In 1765, eleven years before composing ... - Thomas Jefferson's Qur'an.
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.
Those Rebels - John & Tom. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were very different. John Adams was short and stout. Thomas Jefferson was tall and lean. John was argumentative and blunt. Tom was soft-spoken and polite. John sometimes got along with almost no one. Tom got along with... - Those Rebels - John & Tom.