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Series
Sally Hemings series volume 1
Description
A fictional re-creation of the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and his mistress of thirty-eight years, the quadroon slave Sally Hemings.
Author
Pub. Date
[1993]
Description
When Thomas Jefferson assumed his post as American ambassador to France, he faced daunting political and personal challenges. He struggles to get the young nation recognized as a serious trade nation. He faced grave criticism--how could he profess individual liberty and high standards of honor when he owned slaves and courted the wife of a political acquaintance?
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 8
Description
"In this special illustrated edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham, young readers will learn about the life and political philosophy of one of our Founding Fathers"--