Jefferson Himself: The Personal Narrative of a Many-Sided American

by Thomas Jefferson and Bernard Mayo

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813902843
• ISBN13: 9780813902845
• Release Date: January 1978
• Publisher: University of Virginia Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Living in history

Mayo presents a well-rounded view of the politician and the man using letters and other writings of Jefferson himself. In fact, it presents so many facets of Jefferson and his life that it is difficult to focus on anything in particular in review. I enjoyed most the chapters: "Washington's Secretary of State", "The Struggle for Democracy", and "Philosopher-President". In these a reader can "live" history by becoming intimately familiar with Jefferson's extraordinary mind and his relationships with others who created our republic. It is, in my opinion, a much better introduction to Jefferson than a biography could be. The book is also an excellent reference to confirm or debunk representations made about Jefferson's stands on issues that have become controversial in our time.