A Passion for Nature. Thomas Jefferson once wrote to a friend that politics was his "duty" but natural history was his "passion." As this book shows, he was always a man for whom nature was important. With his devotion to detailed knowledge, precise calculatio... - A Passion for Nature.
Dining at Monticello. An inviting view of the renowned hospitality offered at Thomas Jefferson's table. Ten essays discuss topics such as the groceries and wine imported from Europe, the recent kitchen restoration and the African Americans who participated in Montic... - Dining at Monticello.
Jefferson's West: A Journey with Lewis and Clark. James P. Ronda, H.G. Barnard Professor in Western History at the University of Tulsa, retells this compelling part of the American story by contrasting the expectations of Thomas Jefferson had for the expedition with what Captains Clark a... - Jefferson's West: A Journey with Lewis and Clark.
Monticello in Measured Drawings. Take an architectural tour of Monticello through 28 superb measured drawings created by the Historic American buildings Survey in 1990. The drawings are annotated by William L. Beiswanger, Monticello's former Director of Restoration, who ... - Monticello in Measured Drawings.
The Louisiana Purchase. In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson charged James Monroe and Robert Livingston with the task of negotiating with the French to keep an American port open at the mouth of the Mississippi River. On the two-hundredth anniversary of the signing of the Lou... - The Louisiana Purchase.
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'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 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.