Thomas Jefferson

The author of the Declaration of Independence and a two-term president, Jefferson was influential in charting the course of America. But he was also an architect, an inventor, and a farmer, a man of great learning who lived his life with a remarkable energy and optimism. Included in this volume are excerpts from the works of prominent historians and biographers, and the words of Jefferson himself -- his speeches, papers and treatises and excerpts from Jefferson's voluminous personal correspondence. Illustrated by photos and artwork from the collections of museums and collections from across the country, this volume brings to vibrant life the many sides, and the human side, of Thomas Jefferson. Time Line. Index.