Documents Relating to the Purchase & Exploration of Louisiana

By Thomas Jefferson, William Dunbar, William Dunbar

Book Overview

""Documents Relating To The Purchase And Exploration Of Louisiana"" is a historical book authored by Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States of America. The book is a collection of official documents that chronicle the purchase of Louisiana from France in 1803. The book provides a comprehensive account of the negotiations between the United States and France, which led to the Louisiana Purchase, and the subsequent exploration of the newly acquired territory. It includes letters, reports, and other official documents exchanged between the two nations during this period. The Louisiana Purchase was a significant event in American history, as it doubled the size of the United States and expanded its western frontier. Jefferson's book sheds light on the political and diplomatic efforts that went into making this historic acquisition possible. Overall, ""Documents Relating To The Purchase And Exploration Of Louisiana"" is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in understanding the events that shaped the early years of the United States of America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163281042
• ISBN13: 9781163281048
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"