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In this special edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, young listeners will learn about the life and political philosophy of one of our Founding Fathers. Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. He was one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence. But he was also a lawyer and an ambassador, an inventor and a scientist. He had a wide range of interests and hobbies, but his consuming interest was the survival and success of the United States. This audiobook contains a note from Meacham, as well as sections throughout the text about subjects such as the Boston Tea Party, the Library of Congress, and Napoléon Bonaparte. Additional materials include a timeli≠a family tree; a Who's Who in Jefferson's world; sections on Jefferson's original writings and correspondence, "inventions," interests, places in Jefferson's world, finding Jefferson in the United States today, additional reading, organizations, and websites; notes; a bibliography; and an index. This adaptation, ideal for those interested in American presidents, biographies, and the founding of the American republic, is an excellent example of informational writing and reflects Meacham's extensive research using primary source material. Includes a bonus PDF of timelines, writings, and a bibliography.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
ISBN-100553556363
ISBN-139780553556360
eBay Product ID (ePID)201596925
Product Key Features
Publication Year2014
TopicBiography & Autobiography / Historical, General, History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods, Biography & Autobiography / Presidents & First Families (U.S.)
Book TitleThomas Jefferson: President and Philosopher
LanguageEnglish
GenreJuvenile Nonfiction
AuthorJon Meacham
Dimensions
Item Height1.1in
Item Length5in
Item Weight5.4 Oz
Item Width6in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Ages 2-3, under 2 Years
Dewey Edition23
Grade fromFifth Grade
Age Range10
Number of Volumes4 Vols.
Dewey Decimal973.4/6092 B
Edition DescriptionUnabridged Edition