Thomas Jefferson

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - - - No golden eagle warm from the stamping press of the mint ismore sharply impressed with its image and superscription thanwas the formative period of our government by the genius andpersonality of Thomas Jefferson.Standing on the threshold of the nineteenth century no onewho attempted to peer down the shadowy vista saw moreclearly than he the possibilities the perils the pitfalls and theachievements that were within the grasp of the Nation. Nonewas inspired by purer patriotism. None was more sagaciouswise and prudent and none understood his countrymenbetter.........