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Private Jefferson - Perspectives from the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society (Hardcover)
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Private Jefferson - Perspectives from the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical Society (Hardcover)
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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: Jefferson,
Politics, and Plants""), and Henry Adams (""The Architectural
Jefferson: The Draftsman and His Ideals"") underscore aspects of
Jefferson's character--his unusual creativity and less frequently
studied perspectives on the world--rather than retelling the
well-known achievements of his political career. The qualities that
come to the forefront are, instead, the principles, passions, and
faith that suffused his actions as a statesman, including his love
of the natural world as well as his lifelong effort to find a
balance between his role on an international stage and his need for
a domestic retreat, a reverie for study and experimentation.
Generously illustrated with full color reproductions of
architectural drawings, letters, and other manuscripts, this volume
is published as a companion to the exhibition The Private
Jefferson: From the Collections of the Massachusetts Historical
Society. Both exhibition and book celebrate the society's 225th
year.
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