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Title
The sage of Monticello
Published
Boston : Little, Brown, 1981.
Description
xxiii, 551 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 23 cm.
Call Number
923.173 J45msag 1981
System Control No.
(OCoLC)07564241
Note
Fifth printing; first published in 1977.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 521-535) and index.
Contents: The return of a native -- Presidential aftermath, 1809-1811 -- Assets and liabilities, 1809-1812 -- The young gardener -- The Batture controversy, 1807-1814 -- Patriotism at home, 1810-1812 -- Renewing old friendship -- The impact of war -- The meaning of the peace -- The political economy of a country gentleman -- The Monticello Circle -- Books in transit: the Library of Congress -- The ways of a humanist -- Keeping the record straight -- Education aspirations, 1779-1814 -- From academy to college, 1814-1816 -- The start of an academical village, 1816-1817 -- Winning a charter, 1817-1819 -- The solicitous grandfather -- The harassments of debt, 1817-1822 -- The hopes and fears of a slaveholder -- Firebell in the night: the Missouri question -- Republicanism, consolidation, and state rights -- Foundations and frustrations: the University, 1819-1821 -- The empty village, 1820-1824 -- A bold mission and a memorable visit -- Life comes to the University, 1825 -- A last look at public affairs -- The changing family scene -- A troubled twilight -- The end of the day -- Appendices. Descendants of Thomas Jefferson -- Jefferson's financial affairs -- The Hemings family.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 521-535) and index.
Contents: The return of a native -- Presidential aftermath, 1809-1811 -- Assets and liabilities, 1809-1812 -- The young gardener -- The Batture controversy, 1807-1814 -- Patriotism at home, 1810-1812 -- Renewing old friendship -- The impact of war -- The meaning of the peace -- The political economy of a country gentleman -- The Monticello Circle -- Books in transit: the Library of Congress -- The ways of a humanist -- Keeping the record straight -- Education aspirations, 1779-1814 -- From academy to college, 1814-1816 -- The start of an academical village, 1816-1817 -- Winning a charter, 1817-1819 -- The solicitous grandfather -- The harassments of debt, 1817-1822 -- The hopes and fears of a slaveholder -- Firebell in the night: the Missouri question -- Republicanism, consolidation, and state rights -- Foundations and frustrations: the University, 1819-1821 -- The empty village, 1820-1824 -- A bold mission and a memorable visit -- Life comes to the University, 1825 -- A last look at public affairs -- The changing family scene -- A troubled twilight -- The end of the day -- Appendices. Descendants of Thomas Jefferson -- Jefferson's financial affairs -- The Hemings family.
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