The Story Of Monticello (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432572990)

The Story of Monticello is a book written by Thomas L. Rhodes that provides a comprehensive account of the history of Monticello, the famous plantation home of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States. The book delves into the fascinating story of how Monticello was built, its architectural design, and the various renovations that were made to the property over the years. The author also explores the daily life of Jefferson and his family, as well as the lives of the enslaved people who lived and worked on the plantation. The book also covers the political and social climate of the time, including the American Revolution and the early years of the United States. With detailed illustrations and photographs, The Story of Monticello is a captivating read that provides a rich and insightful look into one of America's most iconic landmarks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas L. Rhodes,Frank B. Lord
ISBN-10: 1432572997
ISBN-13: 9781432572990
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.33lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d