Thomas Jefferson's Garden Book 1766-1824: With Relevant Extracts From His Other Writings (Hardcover)

Thomas Jefferson's Garden Book 1766-1824 is a unique and insightful look into the gardening practices of one of America's founding fathers. The book, compiled by Edwin Morris Betts, features Jefferson's personal gardening journal, which he kept for nearly 60 years, as well as relevant extracts from his other writings. The journal provides a fascinating glimpse into Jefferson's passion for gardening and his meticulous approach to cultivating his gardens at Monticello and Poplar Forest. It includes detailed notes on the varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers he grew, as well as his experiments with new plants and cultivation techniques. The book also includes excerpts from Jefferson's letters, essays, and other writings that relate to gardening and horticulture. These writings provide further insight into Jefferson's views on agriculture, botany, and the natural world. Overall, Thomas Jefferson's Garden Book 1766-1824 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in gardening, horticulture, or the life and legacy of one of America's most influential figures.Jefferson's Detailed Entries Are A Testament To His Powers Of Observation And Love Of Gardening.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.