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The Jeffersons (1881)

The Jeffersons (1881)

Winter, William

Paperback

Artists20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1120892090
ISBN13: 9781120892096
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 296
Weight: 0.88
Height: 0.62 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Jeffersons is a historical novel written by William Winter and first published in 1881. The book tells the story of the Jefferson family, one of the most prominent families in Virginia during the 18th and 19th centuries. The novel follows the lives of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, and his family, including his wife Martha, their children, and his father-in-law, John Wayles.The novel begins with the birth of Thomas Jefferson and follows his life as a young boy growing up in Virginia. It then explores his time at the College of William and Mary, his early career as a lawyer, and his eventual entry into politics. The book also delves into Jefferson's personal life, including his marriage to Martha Wayles and their family life at Monticello.Throughout the novel, Winter provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of Virginia during this time period, including the American Revolution, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and the early years of the United States government. The novel also explores the complex relationships between the Jefferson family and their slaves, as well as the impact of slavery on Virginia society.Overall, The Jeffersons is a rich and detailed historical novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of America's most iconic founding fathers.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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