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More than any other Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson made his reputation on the brilliance of his writing. John Adams chose the 33-year-old Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence largely because of his "masterly Pen." The genius of the Declaration and Jefferson's later writings amply confirmed Adams's judgment. Few writers have said so much on so many subjects--and said it so well--as Jefferson. The Quotable Jefferson --the most comprehensive and authoritative book of Jefferson quotations ever published--demonstrates that as does no other book. Drawing primarily on The Papers of Thomas Jefferson , published by Princeton University Press, John Kaminski has carefully collected and cleverly arranged Jefferson's pronouncements on almost 500 subjects, ranging from the profound and public--the Constitution--to the personal and peculiar--cold water bathing. The Quotable Jefferson is the first book to put Jefferson's words in context with a substantial introduction, a chronology of Jefferson's life, the source of each quotation, an appendix identifying Jefferson's correspondents, and a comprehensive index. The main section of Jefferson quotations, which are arranged alphabetically by topic, is followed by three other fascinating sections of quotations: Jefferson on his contemporaries, his contemporaries on him, and Jefferson on himself. This book will delight the casual reader and browser, but it is also a serious and carefully edited reference work. Whatever the subject, if Jefferson said something memorable about it, you are likely to find it here.

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PublisherPrinceton University Press

ISBN-100691122679

ISBN-139780691122670

eBay Product ID (ePID)50346036

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Number of Pages624 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameQuotable Jefferson

Publication Year2006

SubjectUnited States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), Quotations, Presidents & Heads of State

TypeNot Available

Subject AreaBiography & Autobiography, Référence, History

AuthorThomas Jefferson

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight20 Oz

Item Length7.6 in

Item Width4.6 in

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LCCN2005-030020

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsIf your family library contains no volume on Jefferson, John Kaminski'sThe Quotable Jeffersonwould be the perfect place to start. Every quotation is attributed to its source and it seems impossible that any reader who browses these pages would not be enticed to go more deeply into the life and history of Thomas Jefferson and in doing so, into the very heart of the nation of which he was so able a founder. -- Mary Garrett, The Advocate, "John P. Kaminski's work, the product of many years research and laborious editing, will help to familiarize readers with the world view of Jefferson, while placing his words in the correct context. The work, even in the light of the volumes on Jefferson already at hand, is a welcome addition for those wanting to understand the man in his own word."-- Patrick McNamara, National Conservative Weekly, "If your family library contains no volume on Jefferson, John Kaminski's The Quotable Jefferson would be the perfect place to start. Every quotation is attributed to its source and it seems impossible that any reader who browses these pages would not be enticed to go more deeply into the life and history of Thomas Jefferson and in doing so, into the very heart of the nation of which he was so able a founder."-- Mary Garrett, The Advocate, This is an elegant collection of quotations. . . . For those who enjoy their history in tasty tidbits and colorful personal language, this is a great book to dip into. -- Edmonton Journal, This book will delight the casual reader and browser, but it is also a serious and carefully edited reference work. Whatever the subject, if Jefferson said something memorable about it, you are likely to find it here. -- Spartacus Educational, "This book will delight the casual reader and browser, but it is also a serious and carefully edited reference work. Whatever the subject, if Jefferson said something memorable about it, you are likely to find it here." -- Spartacus Educational, "This is an elegant collection of quotations. . . . For those who enjoy their history in tasty tidbits and colorful personal language, this is a great book to dip into." -- Edmonton Journal, "If your family library contains no volume on Jefferson, John Kaminski's The Quotable Jefferson would be the perfect place to start. Every quotation is attributed to its source and it seems impossible that any reader who browses these pages would not be enticed to go more deeply into the life and history of Thomas Jefferson and in doing so, into the very heart of the nation of which he was so able a founder." --Mary Garrett, The Advocate, "This is an elegant collection of quotations. . . . For those who enjoy their history in tasty tidbits and colorful personal language, this is a great book to dip into."-- Edmonton Journal, If your family library contains no volume on Jefferson, John Kaminski'sThe Quotable Jeffersonwould be the perfect place to start. Every quotation is attributed to its source and it seems impossible that any reader who browses these pages would not be enticed to go more deeply into the life and history of Thomas Jefferson and in doing so, into the very heart of the nation of which he was so able a founder., This is an elegant collection of quotations. . . . For those who enjoy their history in tasty tidbits and colorful personal language, this is a great book to dip into., John P. Kaminski's work, the product of many years research and laborious editing, will help to familiarize readers with the world view of Jefferson, while placing his words in the correct context. The work, even in the light of the volumes on Jefferson already at hand, is a welcome addition for those wanting to understand the man in his own word. -- Patrick McNamara, National Conservative Weekly, "This book will delight the casual reader and browser, but it is also a serious and carefully edited reference work. Whatever the subject, if Jefferson said something memorable about it, you are likely to find it here."-- Spartacus Educational, John P. Kaminski's work, the product of many years research and laborious editing, will help to familiarize readers with the world view of Jefferson, while placing his words in the correct context. The work, even in the light of the volumes on Jefferson already at hand, is a welcome addition for those wanting to understand the man in his own word., If your family library contains no volume on Jefferson, John Kaminski's The Quotable Jefferson would be the perfect place to start. Every quotation is attributed to its source and it seems impossible that any reader who browses these pages would not be enticed to go more deeply into the life and history of Thomas Jefferson and in doing so, into the very heart of the nation of which he was so able a founder., "John P. Kaminski's work, the product of many years research and laborious editing, will help to familiarize readers with the world view of Jefferson, while placing his words in the correct context. The work, even in the light of the volumes on Jefferson already at hand, is a welcome addition for those wanting to understand the man in his own word." --Patrick McNamara, National Conservative Weekly, If your family library contains no volume on Jefferson, John Kaminski's The Quotable Jefferson would be the perfect place to start. Every quotation is attributed to its source and it seems impossible that any reader who browses these pages would not be enticed to go more deeply into the life and history of Thomas Jefferson and in doing so, into the very heart of the nation of which he was so able a founder. -- Mary Garrett, The Advocate, This book will delight the casual reader and browser, but it is also a serious and carefully edited reference work. Whatever the subject, if Jefferson said something memorable about it, you are likely to find it here.

Target AudienceTrade

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal081

Lc Classification NumberE302.J442 2006b

Table of ContentPREFACE xi INTRODUCTION xxiii THOMAS JEFFERSON CHRONOLOGY lxiii The Thoughts and Words of Thomas Jefferson 3 Advice 3 Agriculture 6 America 12 The American Revolution 18 The Arts 21 Books 24 Cities, Countries, and Regions 31 The Constitution 50 Death 60 Dreams, Imagination, and Memories 64 Duty, Honor, and Citizenship 67 The Economy 77 Education and Knowledge 83 Family 97 Food and Drink 108 Foreign Affairs 112 Freedom and Liberty 116 Friends and Enemies 123 Government 132 Health, Medicine, and Exercise 173 History 181 Human Action and Interaction 186 Human Nature 227 Indians 242 Inventions and Ideas 246 Jefferson's Presidency 252 The Judiciary and Justice 258 Language 265 Life 273 Life's Difficulties 290 Love 296 The Military 298 Morality 300 The Natural World 310 Occupations 321 Pain and Pleasure 323 Peace 326 The People 329 Politics 331 The Press 342 Racism 351 Religion 352 Slavery 373 Travel 379 War 384 Women 392 Thomas Jefferson Describes His Contemporaries 397 Thomas Jefferson Described by His Contemporaries 442 Thomas Jefferson Describes Himself 490 JEFFERSON'S CORRESPONDENTS 501 BIBLIOGRAPHY 515 INDEX 519

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The Quotable Jefferson by Thomas Jefferson (2006, Hardcover)