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Jefferson

by Saul K. Padover · 1942

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This famous biography has been in print for more than 40 years and stands as Jefferson's life story. It traces his life from his childhood as the son of a Virginia planter, to his years as a lawyer, to the Revolutionary War and the early years of the Union.

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American historyAmerican historyMore like thisLess of thishistoryhistoryMore like thisLess of this
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USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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short · 192 pages

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