Thomas Jefferson Travels: Selected Writings, 1784-1789

Thomas Jefferson Travels: Selected Writings, 1784-1789

by Anthony Brandt (Author)

Synopsis

Eloquent and powerful, Thomas Jefferson's letters and travel diaries from his years abroad as the U.S. minister to France spill onto the pages of this volume in wonderful detail, covering the full range of his interests and passions.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Published: 31 May 2007

ISBN 10: 1426200587
ISBN 13: 9781426200588

Media Reviews
Anthony Brandt...has shrewdly edited Jefferson's astonishing correspondence...into a compelling encounter with the mind of a great man. -Los Angeles Times

Here, in the trees, butterflies and beggars of his journal, I...sense a real-life Jefferson... This book is important. -Times (London)

Author Bio
Anthony Brandt is an expert on travel who has edited more than twenty National Geographic books, including the very successful Journals of Lewis and Clark. The book review editor of Adventure magazine, he is also a contributor to Esquire, GQ, the New York Times Sunday Magazine, and other publications.