Jefferson the Virginian

The first volume of Dumas Malone’s Pulitzer Prize–winning six-volume series offers an detailed and beautifully written exploration of Thomas Jefferson's early life, including his ancestry, education, and legal career, as well as his personal life and early contributions to American history. Covering significant milestones such as the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and his governorship, this volume provides a comprehensive account of Jefferson’s formative years and early political endeavors in Virginia.