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Thomas Jefferson

By: Thomas Jefferson
Narrated by: Deaver Brown
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With this audio, you will learn about Thomas Jefferson through a compilation of original readings and commentary, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, Jefferson's 10 Canons for Observation in Practical Life, his various correspondence and quotes, details on his presidential campaign, and his first and second Inaugural Address. Also included is an overview of his education and early life.

This information will furnish you with original source material and give you a fuller understanding of the context and events surrounding Jefferson's life. Whether you are doing a book report for school or just want to brush up on your American history, this is a great place to start. These are the subjects covered:

  • A summary of Jefferson's life
  • Jefferson's education and early life
  • His political career from 1774 to 1800
  • The presidential campaign of 1800
  • The presidency, 1801-1809
  • The Louisiana Purchase, signed May 12, 1803
  • The Lewis & Clark Expedition, 1803 to 1806
  • The founding of Virginia University, 1819 to 1825
  • Jefferson the man: his appearance, temperament, and family
  • Jefferson's political philosophy
  • The Adams-Jefferson correspondence
  • Jefferson's death and epitaph
  • A reading of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
  • The Virginia Statute's background
  • And much more!

    This product is part of the Simply Magazine Great Thoughts series, which emphasizes short readings so you can spend your valuable time thinking about the subjects, with time to re-listen to these original works. It's easy to find what you're looking for, because tracks are organized by subject. For example, many people in book clubs discuss the subject after each track. This also works well for teachers, especially as track lengths are relatively short.
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