The Domestic Life of Thomas Jefferson, Compiled from Family Letters and Correspondence
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1871. First Edition. Octavo, 432 pages, publisher's original gilt-lettered red cloth covered boards. Illustrated in blac-and-white. Drawing on family correspondence and firsthand recollections, Sarah N. Randolph offers a revealing portrait of Thomas Jefferson away from public life. The work is especially valuable for its intimate view of Monticello, Jefferson’s family circle, personal habits, intellectual pursuits, and relationships with those closest to him. Written from within the Jefferson family, it remains an important and engaging nineteenth-century source for the private life of one of America’s most significant founding figures. Small chip to the exterior of the front hinge, corners bumped, slight rubbing and wear, else in very good condition. Item #636
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