Project Gutenberg 2010-06-28 Public domain in the USA. 320 Merwin, Henry Childs 1853 1929 Merwin, H. C. (Henry Childs) Thomas Jefferson Riverside Biographical Series, number 5 "Thomas Jefferson" by Henry Childs Merwin is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book meticulously examines the life and contributions of Thomas Jefferson, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, focusing on his early years, his philosophical influences, and his rise to political prominence amid the evolving American landscape. The opening of the work introduces readers to Jefferson's early life, beginning with his birth in Virginia and his upbringing. It highlights the significant influence of his father, a yeoman with a strong work ethic, and his mother, whose gentler qualities nurtured Jefferson's artistic side. The narrative details Jefferson's educational journey, his transition from a rural environment to the more cultured setting of Williamsburg, and his formative experiences at the College of William and Mary. This foundational stage of Jefferson's life sets the stage for his later achievements as a statesman and thinker, illustrating how his upbringing and early education shaped his philosophical convictions and political aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Presidents -- United States -- Biography E300 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 251162 2025-08-13T11:03:05.342451 text/html 264218 2010-06-28T03:10:12 text/html 254787 2025-08-13T11:03:11.393461 application/epub+zip 261819 2025-08-13T11:03:07.435480 application/epub+zip 649045 2010-06-28T03:10:28 application/pdf 158841 2025-08-13T11:03:06.167476 application/epub+zip 416713 2025-08-13T11:03:14.535460 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383287 2025-08-13T11:03:10.592404 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138878 2022-09-15T07:28:01.238058 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 190738 2025-08-13T11:03:04.801483 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 192666 2020-06-16T15:41:31 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 192137 2010-06-28T03:10:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 192134 2010-06-28T03:10:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25369 2025-08-13T11:03:14.679388 application/rdf+xml 188608 2010-06-28T03:10:28 application/prs.tei 14330 2025-08-13T11:03:06.693502 image/jpeg 3543 2025-08-13T11:03:06.436467 image/jpeg 72982 2020-06-16T15:41:31 application/octet-stream application/zip 72776 2010-06-28T03:10:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 180258 2010-06-28T03:10:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 265641 2010-06-28T03:10:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 168183 2010-06-28T03:10:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 72747 2010-06-28T03:10:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 246631 2025-08-13T11:03:05.365437 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog