The Autobiography of Thomas Jefferson

by Thomas Jefferson

Overview

The third president offers a detailed account of his youth and the writing of the Declaration of Independence plus reminiscences of his Virginia governorship, years in Paris, and observations on the French Revolution.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486818627
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	12/21/2016
Series:	Dover Thrift Editions: American History
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	112
File size:	589 KB

About the Author

Architect, author, inventor, naturalist, and linguist — Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826) would have been an extraordinary man even if he hadn't been the third President of the United States. A powerful advocate of liberty, this Founding Father is primarily remembered as the author of the Declaration of Independence.

Table of Contents

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.
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