THE SAGE OF MONTICELLO (PAPERBACK) IN SOUTH AFRICA

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Dumas Malone's classic six-volume biography "Jefferson and His Time "was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in history and became the standard work on Jefferson's life. Volume 6. The Sage of Monticello This final volume provides an all-encompassing account of Jefferson's accomplishments, friendships, and family difficulties in his last seventeen years, revealing his shift from the realm of politics to his roles as family man, architect, and educational enthusiast. Describing Jefferson's retirement from Washington, this volume recounts the events that formed Jefferson's final years, particularly the founding of the Library of Congress and the University of Virginia, in which he played a major role. Features Summary Originally published: Boston: Little, Brown, 1981. Author Dumas Malone Publisher University of Virginia Press Release date 20091030 Pages 551 ISBN 0-8139-2366-2 ISBN 13 978-0-8139-2366-6