Notes on the State of Virginia: With an Appendix (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Thomas Jefferson

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This book is a series of enlightening queries and responses that exhaustively describes Virginia's natural wonders, resources, conditions, indigenous life forms, and geographical features. Written in the 1780s, the author's intention was to comprehensively document his home for posterity. By breaking down his observations into specific questions and answers, the author has presented a stunning portrait of Virginia at that time. From waterways, mountains, and caverns, to the region's mineral and agricultural output, this book presents a captivating glimpse into the character of this fascinating place in the late 18th century.

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