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THOMAS JEFFERSON
A DAY AT MONTICELLO |
| By: |
Elizabeth Chew, Mark Elliott (Illus), Thomas Jefferson Foundation |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£11.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1419705415 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781419705410 |
| Publisher: |
ABRAMS |
| Pub. date: |
1 February, 2014 |
| Pages: |
56 |
| Description: |
In this fascinating story, readers spend a day with Jefferson as he and his grandson visit his vast estate near Charlottesville, VA. Readers will learn all about Thomas Jefferson, the gadgets he created/invented, the famous parlor, the area surrounding Monticello, the work rooms of the enslaved on Mulberry Row and much, much more. |
| Synopsis: |
Located near Charlottesville, VA, Monticello was the estate of Thomas Jefferson, built in 1772. It now serves as a cultural site and as a reflection of its intellectual and patriotic architect. In this fascinating story, readers spend a day with Jefferson as he and his grandson visit the vast estate. Readers will learn about Thomas Jefferson, the gadgets and gizmos that he created/invented and can now be found in Monticello, the famous parlor used for entertainment, the area surrounding Monticello, the work rooms of the enslaved on Mulberry Row, the gardens and fields and much, much more. The book is illustrated with archival as well as newly commissioned illustrations. It includes a timeline, bibliography and index. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations and archival images throughout |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Abrams Books for Young Readers |
| Returns: |
Returnable |