The Life and Selected Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Including the Autobiography, The Declaration of Independence & His Public and Private Letters - Couverture souple

Jefferson, Thomas

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ISBN 10 : 0375752188 ISBN 13 : 9780375752186

Editeur : Random House Publishing Group, 1998

Synopsis

Life and Selected Writings of Thomas Jefferson A distinguished selection of writings by the man who more aptly than any of his countrymen might be called the American Leonardo--published for the first time in trade paper. Full description

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

“Jefferson aspired beyond the ambition of a nationality, and embraced in his view the whole future of man.”—Henry Adams

Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) left a vast literary legacy in the form of journal entries, notes, addresses, and seventy thousand letters. This extraordinary volume represents many of his most important contributions to American political thought. It features his Autobiography, which contains the original and revised versions of the Declaration of Independence; the Anas, or Notes (1791–1809); Biographical Sketches; selections from Notes on the State of Virginia, the Travel Journals, and Essay on Anglo-Saxon; a portion of his public papers, including his first and second inaugural addresses; and more than two hundred letters. Taken together, these writings offer indispensable insight into the mind of the man who was instrumental in formulating and guiding this nation’s principles.

From the Preface:

This selection from the writings of Thomas Jefferson is planned to be a comprehensive presentation of his thought. The greatest amount of space has been allotted to his letters, in the belief that they are of primary importance in revealing the man and his intellect. Jefferson’s two original full-length works, the Notes on Virginia and the Autobiography, are given virtually complete. Along with his best-known public papers, selections from his minor writings are also included. Together, all these serve to depict the man who more aptly than any of his countrymen might be called the American Leonardo.

Biographie de l'auteur

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), the third president of the United States, remains one of the country's most extraordinary figures; as well as president he was a brilliant statesman, architect, scientist, naturalist, educator, and public servant.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Random House Publishing Group
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0375752188
• ISBN 13: 9780375752186
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 736
• Éditeur: Koch Adrienne, Peden William