Thomas Jefferson’s Garden Views of American Wilderness
Simplifying pricey garden dreams, Jefferson created a naturally rustic American theme for his Monticello home which viewed the West as a metaphor.
18th Century Virginia Musings
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Founding Fathers Sought Respite in Patriotic Gardens
During political distress, the Founding Fathers toured gardens from which they gleaned inspiration to promote the American ideal for their own gardens.
Declaration of Independence an Expression of American Mind
Lots of history including the purposely placed cadences and rhythms within the prose, as popular in the 18th century to stress a point.
1776 Production more Historical than some Might Think
Jefferson’s draft of the Declaration of Independence led to a standoff by South Carolina delegate Edward Rutledge, angerig Jefferson, Franklin, and Adams.
Virginia calls colonies to independence with Lee Resolution
After receiving instruction from Williamsburg, Richard Henry Lee proposed that: these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States
George Washington Unanimously Chosen Commander in Chief
Unanimously appointed to lead Contintal Army, George Washington was the metaphor of the American Revolution needed to bring unity to the colonies.
Thomas Jefferson’s 1774 Treatise: Rights of British America
Before the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson boldly addressed the king to boldly protect the American colonists’ rights as British citizens.
The Providential History of our Founding Fathers
Excellent book presenting evidence about the Christianity of our Founding Fathers, who formed a nation based on religious freedom.
Following the Lewis and Clark Trail from Virginia to Oregon
While flying west, I had a bird’s eye view of much of the land that Lewis and Clark saw from the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountains.
Thomas Jefferson Books at the Library of Congress
When the books studied by Congress were destroyed in the War of 1812, Thomas Jefferson sold his 6000+ volumed book collection to Congress.