The Jefferson-Dunglison Letters
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ISBN10: 1258050129
ISBN13: 9781258050122
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 25 2011
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781258050122
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Jun 25 2011
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Jefferson-Dunglison Letters is a book written by John Morris Dorsey that chronicles the correspondence between two significant figures in American history: Thomas Jefferson and Robley Dunglison. The book includes a collection of letters exchanged between the two men from 1828 to 1833, during which time Dunglison served as Jefferson's personal physician.The letters cover a wide range of topics, including politics, science, medicine, and personal matters. Jefferson and Dunglison discuss the state of the nation, the role of government, and the challenges facing the young United States. They also delve into scientific and medical topics, with Dunglison sharing his latest research and findings with Jefferson.Throughout the book, readers gain insight into the personalities and perspectives of both men. Jefferson is portrayed as a thoughtful and curious thinker, always eager to learn and explore new ideas. Dunglison, on the other hand, is depicted as a dedicated physician and scientist, deeply committed to advancing knowledge and improving the health of his patients.Overall, The Jefferson-Dunglison Letters offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and personal lives of two of America's most influential figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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