The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 1: 4 March 1809 to 15

Description: The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 1 by Thomas Jefferson, J. Jefferson Looney Includes first-hand accounts of Thomas Jeffersons demeanor at his successors inauguration and one of the most detailed descriptions of life at Monticello by a visitor. This volume tells of his efforts to restore order at his mismanaged mill complex, breed merino sheep, and otherwise resume full control of his financial and agricultural affairs. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume inaugurates the definitive edition of papers from Thomas Jeffersons retirement. As the volume opens, a new president is installed and Jefferson is anticipating his return to Virginia, where he will pursue a fascinating range of personal and intellectual activities. He prepares for his final departure from Washington by settling accounts and borrowing to pay his creditors. At Monticello he tells of his efforts to restore order at his mismanaged mill complex, breed merino sheep, and otherwise resume full control of his financial and agricultural affairs. Though he is entering retirement, he still has one foot firmly planted in public affairs. He acknowledges a flood of accolades on his retirement and has frequent exchanges with President James Madison. While fielding written requests for money, favors, and advice from a kaleidoscopic array of relatives, acquaintances, strangers, cranks, anonymous writers, and a blackmailer, he maintains a wide and varied correspondence with scientists and scholars on both sides of the Atlantic.The volumes highlights include firsthand accounts of Jeffersons demeanor at his successors inauguration and one of the most detailed descriptions of life at Monticello by a visitor; Jeffersons recommendations on book purchases to a literary club and a teacher; the chemical analyses of tobacco by a French scientist that probably first isolated nicotine; the earliest descriptions of the death of Meriwether Lewis; one of Jeffersons most eloquent calls for religious tolerance; and his modest assessment of the value of his writings in reply to a printer interested in publishing them. Author Biography J. Jefferson Looney is Editor of The Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series, sponsored by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc., Charlottesville, Virginia. He was formerly editor and project director of the Dictionary of Virginia Biography, and author or editor of several works on the history of Princeton University. Review One of Choices Outstanding Academic Titles for 2005 "The material is a joy to read, for the ex-president remained incredibly active and took a keen interest in the world beyond his mountaintop home... [T]his [is a] magnificent endeavor."--Choice Prizes Short-listed for Choice Magazine Outstanding Reference/Academic Book Award 2005 Review Quote The material is a joy to read, for the ex-president remained incredibly active and took a keen interest in the world beyond his mountaintop home. . . . [T]his [is a] magnificent endeavor. -- Choice Details ISBN0691121214 Author J. Jefferson Looney Publisher Princeton University Press Language English ISBN-10 0691121214 ISBN-13 9780691121215 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 01 Year 2005 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Edited by J. Jefferson Looney Birth 1743 Death 1826 Residence Shadwell, VA, US Short Title PAPERS OF THOMAS JEFFERSON RET Translated from English Subtitle 4 March 1809 to 15 November 1809 Illustrations 2 Maps DOI 10.1604/9780691121215 UK Release Date 2005-01-24 NZ Release Date 2005-01-24 US Release Date 2005-01-24 Pages 788 Series Papers of Thomas Jefferson: Retirement Series Publication Date 2005-01-24 DEWEY 973.46092 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2005-04-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137734113;

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