Thomas Jefferson : Writings : Autobiography / Notes on the State of Virginia / Public and Private Papers / Addresses / Letters (Library of America) Hardcover Author: Visit Amazon's Thomas Jefferson Page | Language: English | ISBN:
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"Writings" gives the reader a chance to assess the power of the man's pen and, by this standard, his character and mind. --
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- Series: Library of America (Book 17)
- Hardcover: 1600 pages
- Publisher: Library of America (August 15, 1984)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 094045016X
- ISBN-13: 978-0940450165
- Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 1.8 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
The persons who reviewed this wonderful book have done a fine job. My review intends to point out some aspects of the Writings unmentioned by the other reviewers.
First, Jefferson was a GREAT stylist. He's a delight to read.
Second, in his little Autobiography he shows the Declaration of Independence as he originally wrote it, shows the additions, the major deletions, and the finished product. I was amazed at how he was furious with England for enslaving Africans. The king, says Jefferson's original, "has waged cruel war against human nature itself, violating its most sacred rights of life and liberty in the persons of a distant people who never offended him, captivating & carrying them into slavery in another hemisphere...." And even more in that vein. Unfortunately, Congress deleted all that.
Third, his detailed "Notes on the State of Virginia" (good reading) display something of the broad range of Jefferson's interests, and the depth of his knowledge. They also give strong hints as to why he sent out Lewis and Clark -- and had them well prepared -- as well as Zebulon Pike and, on the Red River, Freeman. I recommend that immediately after reading the Notes, turn to J's 1803 letter of instruction to Merriwether Lewis. It's just an amazing piece of work: less than seven pages of the book -- and Jefferson planned the whole Lewis and Clark expedition BEFORE he had acquired the Louisiana territory.
Fourth, I got a charge out of the variety of the matters he dealt with when he was President.
Hoping this might be of use since Amazon hasn't listed the contents. It's a lengthy TOC, so maybe a quick glance will be all you need to realize this is essential.
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