An account of Jefferson's life highlighting his many accomplishments as governor, architect, gardener, inventor, and President.

A biography of the third president who was also the author of the Declaration of Independence.

Traces the life and achievements of the architect, bibliophile, president, and author of the Declaration of Independence.

Biography of the life story of Thomas Jefferson from his early education to his work in France, his time in the White House, to his retirement in Virginia.

An educated, inquisitive young girl in Philadelphia corresponds with President Thomas Jefferson about current events, including the Lewis and Clark expedition, new inventions, and life at Monticello.

How did Jefferson assess himself at his life's end? Drawing on Jefferson's postpresidential papers, which Burstein says have been little studied, the University of Tulsa history professor (The Passion of Andrew Jackson, etc.) presents a vivid portrait of Thomas Jefferson as an old man looking back on life, preparing for death and dwelling on both his successes and his sins. During Jefferson's dotage, as his finances collapsed around him, the old patriot...

Presents the life story of the third president of the United States, who authored the Declaration of Independence and is known for his ability as an inventor and architect.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson put aside their differences in the name of friendship.