Thomas Jefferson’s Garden Book, 1766-1824: With Relevant Extracts from His Other Writings

Thomas Jefferson’s Garden Book, 1766-1824: With Relevant Extracts From His Other Writings is a comprehensive collection of the writings of one of America’s most famous Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson. This book focuses specifically on Jefferson’s love of gardening and his extensive knowledge of horticulture. The book includes entries from Jefferson’s personal garden journal, which he kept from 1766 until his death in 1824. In addition to the garden journal, the book also includes relevant extracts from Jefferson’s other writings, including letters, speeches, and essays, which provide context and insight into his gardening philosophy and practices. The book is edited by Edwin Morris Betts, an expert on Jefferson’s life and writings, and includes a detailed introduction that provides historical background and context for Jefferson’s gardening activities. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American gardening, the life and writings of Thomas Jefferson, or the intersection between horticulture and politics in early America.This is a new release of the original 1944 edition.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.