Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library recycled gold and a magnificent stained

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The Thomas Jefferson Library holds 6

the performing arts

This book is the perfect companion to our permanent exhibition Thomas Jefferson's Library

Thomas Jefferson Builds a Library recycled gold and a magnificent stainedThomas Jefferson loved books, reading, and libraries. He started accumulating books as a young man. This lyrical picture book biography tells the story of how Jefferson's vast book collections helped to create the world's largest library, the Library of Congress. It is filled with excerpts from primary documents, including Jefferson's thoughts on books, reading, and learning. Written by Barb Rosenstock with illustrations by John O' Brien. Hardcover;