The Youth of Jefferson - Or a Chronicle of College Scrapes at Williamsburg in Virginia AD 1764
John Esten Cooke
Publisher: Good Press
Summary
This is a historical novel set in the early days of the United States, following the life of Thomas Jefferson from his youth to his presidency. Through the novel, Cooke attempts to capture the spirit of the Revolutionary War and the early days of the nation, as well as the character of Thomas Jefferson himself. It is a fascinating look into the life of one of the most important figures in American history.