The Private Jefferson: Perspectives from the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society

by Peter S. Onuf, Henry Adams, Andrea Wulf

Book Overview

One of U.S. history's most eminent figures, Thomas Jefferson is as elusive as he is revered. The Private Jefferson opens a window onto the third president's inner life by exploring the single largest cache of Thomas Jefferson's private papers, held--to the surprise of many--at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Essays by Peter S. Onuf ("The State of the World: Thomas Jefferson's Political Vision"), Andrea Wulf ("Revolutionary Gardens:...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1936520095
• ISBN13: 9781936520091
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Massachusetts Historical Society
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 10.5" x 9.4"