Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything

Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything

Renowned artist Maira Kalman sheds light on the fascinating life and interests of the Renaissance man who was our third president.

Thomas Jefferson is perhaps best known for writing the Declaration of Independenceâ‚¬"but thereâ‚¬s so much more to discover. This energetic man was interested in everything. He played violin, spoke seven languages and was a scientist, naturalist, botanist, mathematician and architect. He designed his magnificent home, Monticello, which is full of objects he collected from around the world. Our first foodie, he grew over fifteen kinds of peas and advocated a mostly vegetarian diet. And oh yes, as our third president, he doubled the size of the United States and sent Lewis and Clark to explore it. He also started the Library of Congress and said, â‚¬Å“I cannot live without books.â‚¬Â But monumental figures can have monumental flaws, and Jefferson was no exception. Although he called slavery an â‚¬Å“abomination,â‚¬Â he owned about 150 slaves.

As she did in Looking at Lincoln, Maira Kalman shares a presidentâ‚¬s remarkable, complicated life with young readers, making history come alive with her captivating text and stunning illustrations.
Country USA
Brand Nancy Paulsen Books
Manufacturer Nancy Paulsen Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber illustrations
Color Green
ReleaseDate 2014-01-07
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780399240409

Country	USA
Brand	Nancy Paulsen Books
Manufacturer	Nancy Paulsen Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
Color	Green
ReleaseDate	2014-01-07
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780399240409

Thomas Jefferson: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Everything

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