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Record Nr.

UNINA9910780502703321

Autore

Jefferson Thomas <1743-1826.>

Titolo

Thomas Jefferson, in his own words [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Robert C. Baron

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Golden, Colo., : Fulcrum Pub., in association with the Library of Congress, 2009

ISBN

1-282-46785-9

9786612467851

1-55591-830-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (120 p.)

Collana

Speaker's corner

Altri autori (Persone)

BaronRobert C

Disciplina

973.4/6092

Soggetti

United States Politics and government 1775-1783 Sources

United States Politics and government 1783-1809 Sources

United States Intellectual life 18th century Sources

United States Intellectual life 19th century Sources

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 96-101).

Nota di contenuto

Contents; The Legacy of Thomas Jefferson; Thomas Jefferson and the Library of Congress; Thomas Jefferson, In His Own Words; Jefferson on...; America; Exploration; Democracy; Gardening; Farming; Independence; Science and Technology; Education; Books; Friends and Family; Religion and Religious Freedom; Retirement and Correspondence with John Adams; List of Correspondents; Bibliography

Sommario/riassunto

The personal side of this Founding Father is revealed through his writings.