The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 3 (of 9) by Thomas Jefferson
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| Author | Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 |
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| Editor | Washington, H. A. (Henry Augustine), 1820-1858 |
| Title |
The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 3 (of 9) Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by David Edwards, Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 3 (of 9)" by Thomas Jefferson is a historical collection, likely compiled during the mid-19th century. This volume encompasses Thomas Jefferson's autobiography, correspondence, reports, messages, addresses, and other writings from both his official and private life. The topics explored within this volume focus on Jefferson's political thoughts, his roles in the burgeoning United States, and his reflections on events in Europe during the late 18th century. The opening portion of the work presents letters written by Jefferson while he was in Paris, primarily addressing various political matters and discussing affairs back in the United States. In his correspondence, he interacts with prominent figures like James Madison and Thomas Paine, sharing insights on the formation of the new U.S. government and the turbulent political climate in France as the States General convenes. Jefferson’s letters highlight his attention to detail and his views on the necessity of a declaration of rights in the U.S. Constitution, illustrating his deep engagement with the political transformations of his time. This initial glimpse into his writings conveys the complexity of his thought and the significant events that shaped his perspectives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783 |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1865 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52878 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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