[Jefferson, Thomas]

A Virginia Gentleman’s Library. As proposed by Thomas Jefferson to Robert Skipwith in 1771 and now assembled in the Brush-Everard House, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg 1961. 19 cm x 13 cm. 15 pages. Original Softcover. Very good condition.

Thomas Jefferson (April 13 [O.S. April 2] 1743 – July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father who was principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776). He was elected the second Vice President of the United States (1797–1801) and the third President (1801–1809). Primarily of English ancestry, he was born and educated in Virginia. He graduated from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg and practiced colonial law. (Wikipedia).

Thomas Jefferson had a lifelong interest in learning as evidenced by his vast library, which included books on science, history, political theory, and agriculture, as well as works of poetry, drama, and novels. In 1771, Robert Skipwith, the brother-in-law of Jefferson’s future wife, asked Jefferson to recommend a library of books that could be purchased for about 50 pounds (British currency). (Library of Congress).

• Keywords: Jefferson, Thomas · Library
• Language: English
• Inventory Number: 71063AB

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