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適讀人群 :8歲及以上 How did a red-haired, freckled-faced boy who loved to read, spoke several languages, and played the violin, grow up to write the Declaration of Independence, become the second Vice President and, after a bitter political battle with old friend John Adams, the third President of the United States? This pleasantly written biography about Thomas Jefferson tells the tale in an easy-to-read style. In addition to Jefferson's amazing professional and political life, the book objectively discusses Jefferson's desire to eliminate slavery and why he didn't. Also blended into the discussion are aspects of his personal life, his adoration for his father, how he met and married his wife Martha, the grief of losing her and three of their five children. The book carefully discusses his subsequent relationship with Sandy Hemings and their children. The pen-and-ink illustrations give the feel of the era. Side-by-side timelines of Jefferson's life and world history of the time are a nice addition.
傑斐遜是美國的開國元勛,他的民主自由思想為世人帶來福音,不僅是美國人的驕傲,也是全人類的驕傲。
內容簡介
Did you know that John Adams had to coax Thomas Jefferson into writing the Declaration of Independence? It's true. The shy Virginia statesman refused at first, but then went on to author one of our nation's most important and inspiring documents. The third U.S. president, Jefferson was also an architect, inventor, musician, farmer, and-what is certainly the most troubling aspect of his life-a slave owner. Finally, here's a biography for kids that unveils the many facets of this founding father's remarkable and complicated life. Illustrated by John O'Brien.
托馬斯·傑斐遜是美國開國元勛之一,是《獨立宣言》的執筆人,也是美國第三任總統;既是革命傢、政治傢,又是學者、思想傢和教育傢。在美國人民的心目中,他是與華盛頓、林肯齊名的美國三大偉人之一。美國人民之所以為此推崇傑斐遜,不僅因為他為美國人民建立瞭豐功偉績,而且也因為他是一個精神力量,他的民主思想、優秀的品德及政治魄力,對美國人民及後世發生瞭巨大的影響,並且是激發美國人民的強大動力。
作者簡介
Dennis Brindell Fradin is the author of "The Signers: The 56 Stories Behind the Declaration of Independence," which won numerous awards, including being named an ALA Notable, an American Booksellers for Children's Choice, and an International Reading Association Teachers' Choice. "The New York Times Book Review" called it "fascinating for young historians and just about anyone else."
Dennis lives in Evanston, Illinois, with his wife, Judith.
精彩書評
"This book is an excellent source for reports or those fascinated by history. "
--2003, Grosset & Dunlap, Ages 9 to 12.
前言/序言
Who Was Thomas Jefferson?[開國元勛托馬斯?傑斐遜(人物傳奇係列)] [平裝] [8歲及以上] 下載 mobi epub pdf txt 電子書 格式
Who Was Thomas Jefferson?[開國元勛托馬斯?傑斐遜(人物傳奇係列)] [平裝] [8歲及以上] 下載 mobi pdf epub txt 電子書 格式 2024
Who Was Thomas Jefferson?[開國元勛托馬斯?傑斐遜(人物傳奇係列)] [平裝] [8歲及以上] 下載 mobi epub pdf 電子書
Who Was Thomas Jefferson?[開國元勛托馬斯?傑斐遜(人物傳奇係列)] [平裝] [8歲及以上] mobi epub pdf txt 電子書 格式下載 2024