[PDF] The Autobiography Of Thomas Jefferson eBook

Author : Thomas Jefferson
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Page : 222 pages
File Size : 14,8 MB
Release : 1914
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Prepared in 1821. Apparently first published in the Memoir, correspondence, and miscellanies, from the papers of Thomas Jefferson, Charlottesville, 1829.

Author : Thomas Jefferson
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 38,20 MB
Release : 2017-03-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0486811972

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During his remarkable lifetime, Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) served his country in many capacities, including as the third President of the United States. But ultimately, this gifted individual — an accomplished architect, naturalist, and linguist — wished to be remembered primarily as the writer of the Declaration of Independence. In this autobiography, begun in 1821 when the author was 77, Jefferson touches fleetingly upon his early years before focusing on the period during which he wrote the Declaration. This edition features a fascinating first draft of the document, in addition to Jefferson's comments on the Articles of Confederation. Other highlights include his firsthand observations on the early stages of the French Revolution, obtained while serving as Minister to France, as well as insights from his many other public roles: wartime Governor of Virginia, Washington's Secretary of State, and Vice President during the John Adams administration. This brief memoir provides a rare opportunity to share the reflections of a Founding Father as written in his own words.

Author : Thomas Jefferson
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 16,96 MB
Release : 2018-11-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 8027243920

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This eBook has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American Founding Father who was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and later served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809. Jefferson was mainly of English ancestry, born and educated in colonial Virginia. He graduated from the College of William & Mary and briefly practiced law, with the largest number of his cases concerning land ownership claims. During the American Revolution, he represented Virginia in the Continental Congress that adopted the Declaration, drafted the law for religious freedom as a Virginia legislator, and served as a wartime governor.

Author : Thomas Jefferson
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Page : 24 pages
File Size : 29,5 MB
Release : 2017-09-13
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ISBN : 9781976362583

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In 1821, at the age of 77 Jefferson began writing his autobiography, in order to "state some recollections of dates and facts concerning myself." He focused on the struggles and achievements he experienced until July 29, 1790, where the narrative stopped short. He excluded his youth, emphasizing the revolutionary era. He related that his ancestors came from Wales to America in the early 17th century and settled in the western frontier of the Virginia colony, which influenced his zeal for individual and state rights. Jefferson described his father as uneducated, but with a "strong mind and sound judgement." His enrollment in the College of William and Mary and election to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1775 were included. He also expressed opposition to the idea of a privileged aristocracy made up of large land owning families partial to the King, and instead promoted "the aristocracy of virtue and talent, which nature has wisely provided for the direction of the interests of society, & scattered with equal hand through all it's conditions, was deemed essential to a well ordered republic." Jefferson gave his insight about people, politics, and events. The work is primarily concerned with the Declaration and reforming the government of Virginia. He used notes, letters, and documents to tell many of the stories within the autobiography. He suggested that this history was so rich that his personal affairs were better overlooked, but he incorporated a self-analysis using the Declaration and other patriotism. Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or drama.

Author : Thomas Jefferson
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 30,39 MB
Release : 2023-11-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
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Thomas Jefferson's 'The Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson' offers a unique insight into the life of one of America's most influential founding fathers. This timeless piece of literature showcases Jefferson's eloquent writing style, providing readers with a firsthand account of his political career, personal struggles, and the shaping of a nation. Jefferson's use of vivid descriptions and introspective reflections creates a compelling narrative that immerses readers in the historical context of early America. The book presents a rich tapestry of Jefferson's experiences, from his role in drafting the Declaration of Independence to his presidency, and his views on democracy and individual liberty. It serves as a valuable primary source for understanding the ideals and principles that shaped the United States of America. Thomas Jefferson's autobiography is a literary masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers across generations. Through his candid and insightful reflections, Jefferson invites readers to explore the complexities of his legacy and the enduring impact of his contributions to American history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and political philosophy of one of America's founding fathers.

Author : Thomas Jefferson
Publisher : Cosimo, Inc.
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 13,92 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1616401958

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Few men stand with as towering a stature in the annals of American legend as THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Author of the Declaration of Independence and third president of the United States, he ranks as one of the most significant of the United States' Founding Fathers, his political philosophies continuing to impact the nation to this day. In the late 19th century American biographer PAUL LEICESTER FORD (1865-1902) assembled this collection of Jefferson's most important, most influential, and most revealing writings. This replica of the 12-volume "Federal Edition" of 1904 is considered a masterpiece of historical scholarship, praised for its attention to detail as well as its objective dispassion toward its subject. Here, in Volume I, discover: [ Jefferson's itinerary and chronology, 1743-1770 [ his autobiography of 1743-1790 [ "The Anas," notes and memoranda, 1791-1806 [ correspondence and miscellaneous writings, 1760-1770 [ and much more.

Author : Paul Leicester Ford
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,50 MB
Release : 2018-02-19
Category : History
ISBN : 9781378048191

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Author : Thomas Jefferson
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 17,23 MB
Release : 1998-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0375752188

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“Jefferson aspired beyond the ambition of a nationality, and embraced in his view the whole future of man.”—Henry Adams Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) left a vast literary legacy in the form of journal entries, notes, addresses, and seventy thousand letters. This extraordinary volume represents many of his most important contributions to American political thought. It features his Autobiography, which contains the original and revised versions of the Declaration of Independence; the Anas, or Notes (1791–1809); Biographical Sketches; selections from Notes on the State of Virginia, the Travel Journals, and Essay on Anglo-Saxon; a portion of his public papers, including his first and second inaugural addresses; and more than two hundred letters. Taken together, these writings offer indispensable insight into the mind of the man who was instrumental in formulating and guiding this nation’s principles. From the Preface: This selection from the writings of Thomas Jefferson is planned to be a comprehensive presentation of his thought. The greatest amount of space has been allotted to his letters, in the belief that they are of primary importance in revealing the man and his intellect. Jefferson’s two original full-length works, the Notes on Virginia and the Autobiography, are given virtually complete. Along with his best-known public papers, selections from his minor writings are also included. Together, all these serve to depict the man who more aptly than any of his countrymen might be called the American Leonardo.