The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 8

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 8
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 833
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ISBN-10 : 9781400840045
ISBN-13 : 140084004X
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 8 by : Thomas Jefferson

Volume Eight of the project documenting Thomas Jefferson's last years presents 591 documents dated from 1 October 1814 to 31 August 1815. Jefferson is overjoyed by American victories late in the War of 1812 and highly interested in the treaty negotiations that ultimately end the conflict. Following Congress's decision to purchase his library, he oversees the counting, packing, and transportation of his books to Washington. Jefferson uses most of the funds from the sale to pay old debts but spends some of the proceeds on new titles. He resigns from the presidency of the American Philosophical Society, revises draft chapters of Louis H. Girardin's history of Virginia, and advises William Wirt on revolutionary-era Stamp Act resolutions. Jefferson criticizes those who discuss politics from the pulpit, and he drafts a bill to transform the Albemarle Academy into Central College. Monticello visitors Francis W. Gilmer, Francis C. Gray, and George Ticknor describe the mountaintop and its inhabitants, and Gray's visit leads to an exchange with Jefferson about how many generations of white interbreeding it takes to clear Negro blood. Finally, although death takes his nephew Peter Carr and brother Randolph Jefferson, the marriage of his grandson Thomas Jefferson Randolph is a continuing source of great happiness. Some images inside the book are unavailable due to digital copyright restrictions.

"Those who Labor for My Happiness"

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Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Total Pages : 440
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ISBN-10 : 9780813932231
ISBN-13 : 0813932238
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis "Those who Labor for My Happiness" by : Lucia C. Stanton

Our perception of life at Monticello has changed dramatically over the past quarter century. The image of an estate presided over by a benevolent Thomas Jefferson has given way to a more complex view of Monticello as a working plantation, the success of which was made possible by the work of slaves. At the center of this transition has been the work of Lucia "Cinder" Stanton, recognized as the leading interpreter of Jefferson's life as a planter and master and of the lives of his slaves and their descendants. This volume represents the first attempt to pull together Stanton's most important writings on slavery at Monticello and beyond. Stanton's pioneering work deepened our understanding of Jefferson without demonizing him. But perhaps even more important is the light her writings have shed on the lives of the slaves at Monticello. Her detailed reconstruction for modern readers of slaves' lives vividly reveals their active roles in the creation of Monticello and a dynamic community previously unimagined. The essays collected here address a rich variety of topics, from family histories (including the Hemingses) to the temporary slave community at Jefferson's White House to stories of former slaves' lives after Monticello. Each piece is characterized by Stanton's deep knowledge of her subject and by her determination to do justice to both Jefferson and his slaves. Published in association with the Thomas Jefferson Foundation.

Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation

Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 1106
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ISBN-10 : 9780199840526
ISBN-13 : 0199840520
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Thomas Jefferson and the New Nation by : Merrill D. Peterson

The definitive life of Jefferson in one volume, this biography relates Jefferson's private life and thought to his prominent public position and reveals the rich complexity of his development. As Peterson explores the dominant themes guiding Jefferson's career--democracy, nationality, and enlightenment--and Jefferson's powerful role in shaping America, he simultaneously tells the story of nation coming into being.

Jefferson's Secrets

Jefferson's Secrets
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Publisher : Basic Books
Total Pages : 370
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ISBN-10 : 9780786736713
ISBN-13 : 0786736712
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis Jefferson's Secrets by : Andrew Burstein

Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, leaving behind a series of mysteries that captured the imaginations of historical investigators-an interest rekindled by the recent revelation that he fathered a child by Sally Hemmings, a woman he legally owned-yet there is still surprisingly little known about him as a man. In Jefferson's Secrets Andrew Burstein focuses on Jefferson's last days to create an emotionally powerful portrait of the uncensored private citizen who was also a giant of a man. Drawing on sources previous biographers have glossed over or missed entirely, Burstein uncovers, first and foremost, how Jefferson confronted his own mortality; and in doing so, he reveals how he viewed his sexual choices. Delving into Jefferson's soul, Burstein lays bare the president's thoughts about his own legacy, his predictions for American democracy, and his feelings regarding women and religion. The result is a moving and surprising work of history that sets a new standard, post-DNA, for the next generation's reassessment of the most evocative and provocative of this country's founders.

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 3

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 3
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 762
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ISBN-10 : 9780691128672
ISBN-13 : 0691128677
Rating : 4/5 (72 Downloads)

Synopsis The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 3 by : Thomas Jefferson

The Retirement Series documents Jefferson's written legacy between his return to private life on 4 March 1809 and his death on 4 July 1826. During this period Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and sold his extraordinary library to the nation, but his greatest legacy from these years is the astonishing depth and breadth of his correspondence with statesmen, inventors, scientists, philosophers, and ordinary citizens on topics spanning virtually every field of human endeavor.--From publisher description.

The Jefferson Bible

The Jefferson Bible
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Publisher : Courier Corporation
Total Pages : 98
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ISBN-10 : 9780486112510
ISBN-13 : 0486112519
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis The Jefferson Bible by : Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson regarded Jesus as a moral guide rather than a divinity. In his unique interpretation of the Bible, he highlights Christ's ethical teachings, discarding the scriptures' supernatural elements, to reflect the deist view of religion.

American Sphinx

American Sphinx
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Publisher : Vintage
Total Pages : 463
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ISBN-10 : 9780375727467
ISBN-13 : 0375727469
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis American Sphinx by : Joseph J. Ellis

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER Following Thomas Jefferson from the drafting of the Declaration of Independence to his retirement in Monticello, Joseph J. Ellis unravels the contradictions of the Jeffersonian character. He gives us the slaveholding libertarian who was capable of decrying mescegenation while maintaing an intimate relationship with his slave, Sally Hemmings; the enemy of government power who exercisdd it audaciously as president; the visionarty who remained curiously blind to the inconsistencies in his nature. American Sphinx is a marvel of scholarship, a delight to read, and an essential gloss on the Jeffersonian legacy.

The Works of Thomas Jefferson;

The Works of Thomas Jefferson;
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Publisher : Sagwan Press
Total Pages : 574
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ISBN-10 : 1376674319
ISBN-13 : 9781376674316
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis The Works of Thomas Jefferson; by : Thomas Jefferson

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson

The Papers of Thomas Jefferson
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 808
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ISBN-10 : UCSC:32106019384723
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis The Papers of Thomas Jefferson by : Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson's Library

Thomas Jefferson's Library
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 168
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ISBN-10 : PURD:32754004402792
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Rating : 4/5 (92 Downloads)

Synopsis Thomas Jefferson's Library by : Thomas Jefferson