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Title: The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 1 (of 9)
Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private

Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 1 (of 9)" by Thomas Jefferson is a collection of historical documents, including Jefferson's autobiography, correspondence, reports, messages, and addresses. It was written in the early to mid-19th century and encompasses a vital period leading up to and including the American Revolution. The collection sheds light on Jefferson's influence in shaping the United States' founding principles, and covers a wide array of topics such as governance, personal philosophy, and the interplay between liberty and authority. At the start of the volume, Jefferson begins his autobiography with his ancestry and early life, detailing his family's lineage and his father's achievements. He recounts his education, the influences that shaped his thinking, and his early involvement in Virginia's legislature, showcasing his perspective on the tensions with Great Britain. Jefferson provides an intimate look at significant historical events as seen through his eyes, including the evolution of colonial governance, his marriage, and the initial stirrings of revolution. The opening serves not only as a personal narrative but also as a foundational account of the thoughts and actions that would later culminate in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Editor: Washington, H. A. (Henry Augustine), 1820-1858

EBook No.: 45847

Published: May 31, 2014

Downloads: 488

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783

Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1865

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-05T15:22:24Z The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 1 (of 9)

This edition has images.

Title: The Writings of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 1 (of 9)
Being His Autobiography, Correspondence, Reports, Messages, Addresses, and Other Writings, Official and Private

Note: Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: 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. 1 (of 9)" by Thomas Jefferson is a collection of historical documents, including Jefferson's autobiography, correspondence, reports, messages, and addresses. It was written in the early to mid-19th century and encompasses a vital period leading up to and including the American Revolution. The collection sheds light on Jefferson's influence in shaping the United States' founding principles, and covers a wide array of topics such as governance, personal philosophy, and the interplay between liberty and authority. At the start of the volume, Jefferson begins his autobiography with his ancestry and early life, detailing his family's lineage and his father's achievements. He recounts his education, the influences that shaped his thinking, and his early involvement in Virginia's legislature, showcasing his perspective on the tensions with Great Britain. Jefferson provides an intimate look at significant historical events as seen through his eyes, including the evolution of colonial governance, his marriage, and the initial stirrings of revolution. The opening serves not only as a personal narrative but also as a foundational account of the thoughts and actions that would later culminate in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Editor: Washington, H. A. (Henry Augustine), 1820-1858

EBook No.: 45847

Published: May 31, 2014

Downloads: 488

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 1775-1783

Subject: United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1865

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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