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A biography of the farmer, architect, statesman, President, inventor, and educator whose inventiveness was exemplified by Monticello.

In this volume, the author sifts the facts from legends and rumors, treading a path between vilification and hero worship in order to formulate a plausible portrait of the man who still today "hover(s) over the political scene like one of those dirigibles cruising above a crowded football stadium, flashing words of inspiration to both teams."

Tells the story of young Thomas Jefferson observing a Native American tribe paying their respects to a burial mound near his house.

In a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of Thomas Jefferson's eldest daughter, Martha "Patsy" Jefferson Randolph-a woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an American legacy.

Examines the life, political career, and achievements of the third president of the United States, including a discussion of his beliefs and their influence on the Declaration of Independence.

When Thomas Jefferson assumed his post as American ambassador to France, he faced daunting political and personal challenges. He struggles to get the young nation recognized as a serious trade nation. He faced grave criticism--how could he profess individual liberty and high standards of honor when he owned slaves and courted the wife of a political acquaintance?