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Includes first-hand accounts of Thomas Jefferson's demeanor at his successor's inauguration and one of the most detailed descriptions of life at Monticello by a visitor. This volume tells of his efforts to restore order at his mismanaged mill complex, breed merino sheep, and otherwise resume full control of his financial and agricultural affairs.

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The the Papers of Thomas Jefferson Retirement

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      Publisher: Princeton University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 24/01/2005
      ISBN13: 9780691121215, 978-0691121215
      ISBN10: 0691121214

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      Book Synopsis
      Includes first-hand accounts of Thomas Jefferson's demeanor at his successor's inauguration and one of the most detailed descriptions of life at Monticello by a visitor. This volume tells of his efforts to restore order at his mismanaged mill complex, breed merino sheep, and otherwise resume full control of his financial and agricultural affairs.

      Trade Review
      One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2005 "The material is a joy to read, for the ex-president remained incredibly active and took a keen interest in the world beyond his mountaintop home... [T]his [is a] magnificent endeavor."--Choice

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