The Story Of Monticello

by Thomas L. Rhodes

The Story of Monticello is a historical book written by Thomas L. Rhodes that provides a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Thomas Jefferson's famous estate in Virginia. The book begins with an overview of Jefferson's life and his vision for Monticello, exploring the architectural design of the house and the surrounding gardens. The author then delves into the history of the estate, tracing its evolution from a small plantation to a grand estate with over 5,000 acres of land. Along the way, Rhodes examines the role of slavery in the development of Monticello and the impact it had on the lives of the enslaved people who lived and worked there. The book also explores the many visitors who came to Monticello, including famous figures like Lafayette and John Adams, and the legacy of the estate in American history. Overall, The Story of Monticello is a fascinating and insightful look at one of America's most iconic landmarks, offering a detailed and engaging account of its history and significance.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.

Genres: History

96 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Mgb]

The edition I read was published in 1947. There are so many fascinating anecdotes! I wish I knew which are true and which are embellishments. If only there was an annotated edition of this book! The author certainly knew how to write a story where the hero always comes off well.

[Mike]

(1947 hardback edition) A small but pleasant book, supposedly "as told by" Thomas Rhodes, who was an overseeer at Monticello for 50 years. There are many small gems about Jefferson and the house that he built, nearly as a brick & mortar alter-ego of himself. There are also more than a few future cliches that may well have begun in this brief volume. While the edition is dated - illustrations are drawn in the 1940's fuzzy American homefront style that makes each somehow a bit reminiscent of Ozzie & Harriet's house - it is a nice and semi-rare collectible book, good for a weekend reading.