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Learn about the history and geography of the vast state of Virginia as it was in 1787. The author was tasked by the government with the objective of informing foreign dignitaries of the history, geography, culture, and economy of Virginia. This book provides insight into the life and times of the 18th century Virginian people, with detailed descriptions of their industries, natural resources, religion, education, and social customs. The author, while not a native Virginian, traveled extensively across the state. He records his impressions of the landscape and the lives of the people who inhabited it, down to details about the types of fish found in its rivers and the names of ferries used to cross them. This book is an insightful read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the United States, particularly in its early years.
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This American classic is the only full-length book written and published by Thomas Jefferson during his lifetime. Written in 1781, Notes on the State of Virginia was begun by Jefferson as a commentary on the resources and institutions of his home state, but the work's lasting value lies in its delineation of Jefferson's major philosophical, political, scientific, and ethical beliefs. Along with his accounts of such factual matters as North American flora and fauna, Jefferson expounds his views on slavery, education, religious freedom, representative government, and the separation of church and state. The book is the best single statement of Jefferson's principles and the best reflection of his wide-ranging tastes and talents. This edition, meticulously edited by William Peden, was originally published by the University of North Carolina Press in 1955.
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Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd president of the United States. William Peden is professor emeritus of English at the University of Missouri.
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