Thomas Jefferson: From Boy to Man
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| Rating | : | 4.48 (882 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B071QWSKMY |
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| Number of Pages | : | 271 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
As you listen about Thomas Jefferson, the boy, you will realize how his early life years helped shape the personality, character, intellect, morals, and religious beliefs of Jefferson, the man. Many say that Thomas Jefferson was complicated. So much is known about Thomas Jefferson from the drafting of the Declaration of Independence until his death, but little was known about his first 31 years of life, until now! Thomas Jefferson: From Boy to Man is a biographical, autobiographical, and historically accurate account of Jefferson's journey to manhoodan era that was virtually "in the shadows". You will learn about his ancestry, childhood, adolescence, family, friends, boarding schools, family deaths, college years, romance, law practice, fire, earthquakes, flood, and more. It is partially spoken in a journal format, and supplemented with background information to further inform the listener. The audio is filled with emotion, humor, personal reflection, and fanciful imagery, and includes many authentic Jefferson quotes. Have you ever wondered, "Who really was Thomas Jefferson?" History tells us he was a brilliant scholar, violinist, surveyor, astronomer, lawyer, planter, bibliophile, architect, founding father, statesman, governor of Virginia, ambassador to France, Secretary of State under George Washington,
"Thomas Jefferson, From Boy to Man" according to Trent Burgos. There have been a lot of books written on Thomas Jefferson, and while I have read many of them, I have never read one that does a better job of focusing on his formative years growing up in Virginia than "Thomas Jefferson: From Boy to Man" by Jayne D'Alessandro-Cox. The book is extremely well researched and detailed, but yet still a lively read. The author's intimate familiarity with the places Jefferson grew up is obvious, refreshing and insightful. This book is a recommended read for anybody that considers themselves a fan of the Sage of Monticello.. Recommended ! Manija Now THIS was an interesting read! I love colonial history, as well as historical biographies. My favorite colonial figure just happens to be Thomas Jefferson, and this author did an amazing job researching his early life! I read this book while stuck in an airport. Luckily, the flight was long, so I polished it off in one day. I love the idea of combining the journal entries with supportive text. This book was very well done, and I applaud the author for a job well done researching and piecing Jefferson's life together in such a fascinating way. Great readwell written Ms. D'Alessandro-Cox!. Recommended !!!!!! Monica I long for you to find success with this book and I believe it should be in every history class in America from High School up; as well as on best-selling lists, and on many bookstore shelves. I remember many days as a boy being in and around Jefferson's old stomping grounds in Shadwell. Fishing and running my small boat with electric engine, riding motorcycles through the woods, hiking, hunting exploring. My trips to Monticello always inspired me. the grounds, the surroundings, the architecture, the dreams he held and worked towards on a daily basis. I did not grow up to be another Thomas Jefferson