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Light and Liberty : Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness by Thomas Jefferson (2004, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100679643117
ISBN-139780679643111
eBay Product ID (ePID)30439260
Product Key Features
Book TitleLight and Liberty : Reflections on the Pursuit of Happiness
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Presidents & Heads of State, Motivational & Inspirational, United States / General
Publication Year2004
GenreSelf-Help, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorThomas Jefferson
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight9.6 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-044283
Reviews"An extraordinary distillation of the though and wisdom of Thomas Jefferson." -MERRILL D. PETERSON, professor emeritus of history, University of Virginia, author of The Jefferson Image in the American Mind "Seamlessly weaving Jefferson's wisdom and lively moral imagination into discrete an dtimeless meditations, this far from common 'commonplace book' brings Jefferson's thoughts alive again for a new generation of Americans." -FORREST CHURCH, author of The American Creed and editor of The Jefferson Bible, "An extraordinary distillation of the though and wisdom of Thomas Jefferson." -MERRILL D. PETERSON, professor emeritus of history, University of Virginia, author ofThe Jefferson Image in the American Mind "Seamlessly weaving Jefferson's wisdom and lively moral imagination into discrete an dtimeless meditations, this far from common 'commonplace book' brings Jefferson's thoughts alive again for a new generation of Americans." -FORREST CHURCH, author ofThe American Creedand editor ofThe Jefferson Bible
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal973.46/092 B
SynopsisWere Thomas Jefferson alive to read this book, he would recognize every sentence, every elegant turn of phrase, every lofty, beautifully expressed idea. Indeed, every word in the book is his. In an astonishing feat of editing, Eric S. Petersen has culled the entirety of Thomas Jefferson's published works to fashion thirty-four original essays on themes ranging from patriotism and liberty to hope, humility, and gratitude. The result is a lucid, inspiring distillation of the wisdom of one of America's greatest political thinkers. From his personal motto-"Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God"-to his resounding discourse on "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence, Jefferson defined the essential truth of the American spirit. In the essays that Petersen has crafted from letters, speeches, and public documents, Jefferson's unique moral philosophy and vision shine through. Among the hundreds of magnificent sentences gathered in this volume, here are Jefferson's pronouncements on Gratitude: "I have but one system of ethics for men and for nations- to be grateful, to be faithful to all engagements and under all circumstances, to be open and generous." Religion: "A concern purely between our God and our consciences." America's national character: "It is part of the American character to consider nothing as desperate; to surmount every difficulty with resolution and contrivance." Public debt: "We shall all consider ourselves unauthorized to saddle posterity with our debts, and morally bound to pay them ourselves." War: "I abhor war and view it as the greatest scourge of mankind." In stately measured cadences, these thirty-four essays provide timeless guidance on leading a spiritually fulfilling life. Light and Liberty is a triumphant work of supreme eloquence, as uplifting today as when Jefferson first set these immortal sentences on paper.
LC Classification NumberE302.J442 2004
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- 28 Apr, 2017
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Gives an interesting insight into the mind of one of our nation's founding fathers. Read how the constitution was originally postulated and learn how our government is trampling our God given rights so they may maintain their power. Guaranteed to enflame your passion for justice.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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