Thomas Jefferson: A Strange Case of Mistaken Identity Mapp, Jr. HB/DJ FINE/VG

Description: Thomas Jefferson: A Strange Case of Mistaken Identity By Alf J. Mapp, Jr. (1925-2011) Madison Books Lanham, Maryland, and London, England 1987 xiv, [2], 487, [2] p.: Frontispiece and eight unpaginated pages, containing 17 illustrations; 24 cm. (9.5 inches). Dark brown cloth spine, with orange-stamped spine title, orange-brown paper over boards. Glossy, color illustrated dust jacket. Includes Notes, Selected Critical Bibliography, Index, and About the Author. Black and white map on endpapers. First Edition, Probably Later Printing "It is the major premise of this book that the story of Thomas Jefferson in American history is a strange case of mistaken identity resulting in part from willful misrepresentation but even more from the wishful thinking of both admirers and detractors. In those bold words historian Alf Mapp challenges many popular, and some scholarly, assumptions about one of America's favorite heroes. The Jefferson that emerges from his pages is no less heroic than the stereotype but far more complex and even more interesting. And his thoughts, frequently revealed in his own words, have a startling relevance for this generation of Americans. This is the story of Jefferson's life from his birth in 1743 to his inauguration as President in 1801. It is a fresh interpretation resulting from 30 years of thought and study on the subject. The author is a specialist in Virginia and American history and is widely published on subjects that are among Jefferson's principal interests: history, government, political philosophy, education, literature, Indians, Anglo-Saxon culture, art and architecture" [from the dust jacket] ISBN: 0819157821 Book is in Fine/As New Condition: pages bright, clean, tight, and unmarked. Dust Jacket is in Very Good Condition: worn top edge of the spine; tiny tear bottom edge of the back section. Copyright 2021 All text in this listing description is the sole property of Classic Books and Ephemera and may not be copied without permission from Classic Books and Ephemera. SHIPPING and HANDLING: The purchaser receives free media mail in the U.S. We ship all books in boxes, well protected, within 24 hours of the order (Monday - Saturday), always with tracking. We ship pamphlets, documents, broadsides, and booklets in rigid mailers, bagged and boarded, with added stiffener for protection, always with tracking and, where they are of light weight, the order is sent free within the U.S. by First Class mail We have been selling books and ephemera for about 17 years to satisfied customers on various venues, so buy with confidence. For international shipping costs see Ebay's Shipping and Handling section below (click on the country and then click Update for cost to a specific country). For expedited domestic or international shipping prices, please contact us. BUYERS OF MULTIPLE ITEMS RECEIVE FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S., FIRST CLASS OR MEDIA MAIL, DEPENDING ON WEIGHT. Payment Methods: Paypal is preferred. Ebay is also collecting state taxes where appropriate and will be paying those state taxes rather than the sellers. Guarantee: We guarantee that the book is as described or we will return the buyer's money, if we are notified by email within 24 hours of receipt of the book. ALSO SEE ON EBAY OUR FINE SELECTION OF BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND EPHEMERA IN OUR STORE, CLASSIC BOOKS AND EPHEMERA; CLICK ON THIS LINK: We use the condition terms established by AB Bookman's Weekly and now slightly refined by IOBA: As New/Fine, Near Fine(minor defects), Very Good (small signs of wear), Good (average used book), Fair (complete text, but may lack endpapers, half-title), Poor (complete text but soiled, loose hinges, etc.) For an explanation of terms commonly used in book descriptions, contact us.

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