The the Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Retirement Series, Volume 4: 18 June 1811 to 30 April 1812

by Thomas Jefferson

Volume Four of this definitive edition of Thomas Jefferson's papers from the end of his presidency until his death includes 581 documents from 18 June 1811 to 30 April 1812. Between these two dates, Jefferson famously declares that, "tho' an old man, I am but a young gardener"; expresses hostility to dogs and joins in a petition for a tax to reduce their numbers; calculates lines for a horizontal sundial; surveys part of his Bedford County estate;...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691135657
• ISBN13: 9780691135656
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 800 Pages
• Weight: 2.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 6.6" x 9.3"