Thomas Jefferson: President and Philosopher

Thomas Jefferson: President and Philosopher

In this special illustrated edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Pulitzer Prizeâ€“winning author Jon Meacham, young readers will learn about the life and political philosophy of one of our Founding Fathers.
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Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. He was one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence. But he was also a lawyer and an ambassador, an inventor and a scientist. He had a wide range of interests and hobbies, but his consuming interest was the survival and success of the United States.
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This book contains a note from Meacham and over 100 archival illustrations, as well as sections throughout the text about subjects such as the Boston Tea Party, the Library of Congress, and NapolÃ©on Bonaparte. Additional materials include a time line; a family tree; a Whoâ€™s Who in Jeffersonâ€™s world; sections on Jeffersonâ€™s original writings and correspondence, â€œinventions,â€ interests, places in Jeffersonâ€™s world, finding Jefferson in the United States today, additional reading, organizations, and websites; notes; a bibliography; and an index. This adaptation, ideal for those interested in American presidents, biographies, and the founding of the American republic, is an excellent example of informational writing and reflects Meachamâ€™s extensive research using primary source material.
Country USA
Brand Crown Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Crown Books for Young Readers
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-09-09
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Brand	Crown Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Crown Books for Young Readers
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2014-09-09
Format	Kindle eBook

Thomas Jefferson: President and Philosopher

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