Scientific Jefferson revealed / Martin Clagett.
Scientific Jefferson revealed / Martin Clagett.
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Charlottesville, Va. : Distributed by the University of Virginia Press, c2009 (Charlottesville, Va. : University of Virginia Printing and Copying Services)
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N973.4/14
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English
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viii, 158 p. : ill. (some col.), ports., plans, facsims. ; 23 cm.
Contents
ch. 1. Agriculture -- ch. 2. Archaeology, anthropology, ethnology, and comparative linguistics -- ch. 3. Paleontology -- ch. 4. Social architecture and public health -- ch. 5. Jefferson the scientific spymaster -- Conclusion -- Appendices : -- 1. Jefferson's library -- 2. Scientific correspondents -...
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Publisher
Charlottesville, Va. : Distributed by the University of Virginia Press, c2009 (Charlottesville, Va. : University of Virginia Printing and Copying Services)
Place of Publication
Virginia
Date Published
c2009
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Study of Thomas Jefferson as a scientist, including the various branches of science he studied and to which he made lasting contributions. Also examines how science shaped his views on the politics, religion, economics, and social developments in his own country.
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Scientific Jefferson revealed / Martin Clagett.
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"Office of the President, University of Virginia."--Book jacket.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-127) and index.
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c2009
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N973.4/14
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74VvRX0P3oOl
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0813928540
9780813928548
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991009113399702626
