Martha Jefferson is the first and only biography of Thomas Jefferson’s greatest love and true kindred spirit; who died an untimely death at the young age of thirty-three in 1782. Drawing on a wealth of newly probed sources—including family letters; documents; and the handwritten notes left by Jefferson’s famed biographer; Dumas Malone—William G. Hyland Jr. captures the charm; sophistication; and grace; as well as a profound sense of history; of this little known and elusive figure who; until now; has been a mere footnote to the story of America’s founding. Hyland brings us a conflicted and honest Martha Jefferson; who endured the Revolution as valiantly as some men—defending her very doorstep from raiding British troops—and presided over the domestic life of the Jeffersons’ “little mountain;†Monticello; during her husband’s long absences and historic rise to power. A revealing and insightful look at an often overlooked American woman; this book provides a unique and previously unexplored understanding of America’s Revolutionary Era; and the men and women upon whose bravery; talent; and resolve our nation was founded.
#213067 in Books 2008-12-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.00 x .48 x 8.00l; #File Name: 1441405402190 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. We love HistoryBy Michelle H.Great info to add to our already wonderful Historic Tours of San Gabriel. The San Gabriel History Aficionados uses some of the info mentioned in this book. We also tell our guests the name of this book with hopes of more people wanting to discover the great history of our area on their own.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Awesome ReadBy Customer KeithHave done informal fresh water sailing was familiar with some of the terms. Was able in a small way to experience the wind waves of a sailing vessel. This book helped me to appreciate what real sailing was about. A very informative enjoyable read. Highly recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Real life on the seaBy jacksonA fantastic telling of the two years in a young person's life that turns him from a book-bound softy to a man's man. You have to get used to searching for the meaning of the true nautical terms in this world of the square-rigger; but it is worth the effort. It's a time when California is a foreign country; as uncivilized as darkest Africa (not Hollywood); and Cape Horn is as forbidding as the moon. Life is cheap in this world where the Captain has full power over everyone. This is all real--not fiction. Knowing that the author actually experienced the brutal years he describes is essential to fully appreciating this mesmerizing tale.
