The Life and Selected Writings of Thomas JeffersonThe architect of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the U.S., Thomas Jefferson provided a rich treasure house of historical information in his journals, addresses, and letters. This distinguished selection of his writings is now available in trade paper. |
Contents
Including The Declaration of Independence | 22 |
NOTES ON VIRGINIA | 173 |
A Summary View of the Rights of British America 1774 | 273 |
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