I found this recent study to nicely complement the standard book on this topic, dumas malones concluding volume to his magisterial jefferson and his time series, the sage of monticello 1981. Jon meacham is the author, most recently, of thomas jefferson. Replica of thomas jefferson s bookstand by reader submitted jan, 2009 years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. It folds down into a onefoot cube and opens to hold up to five books. Trist, jeffersons personal secretary and grandsoninlaw, draws up a list of 6,860 books jefferson has determined, with recommendations from faculty, should be acquired for the university of virginias library. The five sided rotating bookstand, now referred to as the thomas jefferson bookstand, could only make me wonder how curious and studious a man jefferson must have been.
Thomas jefferson, 17431826, 3d president of the united states 18019, author of the declaration of independence, and apostle of agrarian democracy. Thomas jefferson april, 1743 july 4, 1826 was an american statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and founding father who served as the third president of the united states from 1801 to 1809. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking blog. The woodwrights shop thomas jeffersons bookstand season. I believe that the stand was placed in the parlor in the 1980s but was later moved to his study. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and timewasting. Over the course of his life, thomas jefferson built several substantive library collections. Legend has it that thomas jefferson designed this bookstand in 1810 and had one built out of walnut. Cut the book stand pieces determine the desired size of your stand select the 12 plywood panel. The 5 shelves are adjustable and it a folds down into a 12 cube.
Jeffersons religious beliefs thomas jeffersons monticello. Jefferson became part of fauquiers circle and owed much instruction to the habitual conversations around fauquiers table. More book lists from jefferson s correspondence will be added as funding and manpower resources become available. Thomas jeffersons revolving book stand johnsonarts.
It is currently on display in the cabinet room of the house. Jefferson kept meticulous records, which have fortunately been. Selected special collections thomas jeffersons library th. Jeffersons first inaugural address, march 4, 1801, in ptj, 33. Thomas jeffersons most popular book is the declaration of independence. Traditionally, they are used to hold open a book or document for handsfree viewing. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with downloadable plans download plans. Thomas jefferson, ever the student, was constantly studying. Where can i find a list of the books in thomas jeffersons. By 1814 when the british burned the nations capitol and the library of congress, jefferson had acquired the largest personal collection of books in the united states. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking.
The art of power, by jon meacham is a great read, i enjoyed it prologue through epilogue. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Mahogany 16th century gothic book cabinet in medium cherry c0141b thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022 reproductions of antiques. Throughout his life, books were vital to thomas jefferson s education and wellbeing. Nov 16, 2012 the bronze figure of thomas jefferson rises 19 feet in his pantheonstyle memorial in washington, d. The book benefits from intervening research on tj, including perhaps. List of books and articles about thomas jefferson online. Prints and photographs division, library of congress. This video documents the building of a jeffersonian bookstand that i built for m fiances birthday, based on the one found in thomas jeffersons office at monticello. Reproduction revolving bookstand in the online monticello shop. Thomas jefferson spent years raping his slave sally hemings. One can imagine him turning the stand, completely engrossed, consulting five books at once to find the answer to a burning question. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Sep 5, 2012 how to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with downloadable plans stay safe and healthy. Jeffersons comparative analysis of jesus teaching and those of other religions has been faulted for being unfairly. How to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand. Pages in category books by thomas jefferson the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. More book lists from jeffersons correspondence will be added as funding and manpower resources become available. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking.
The sage of monticello based his fivesided bookstand on designs he found in paris. This revolving stand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jeffersons design and specifications in the joiners shop on mulberry row. The book stand was designed to support as many as five open books for reading and research. The book benefits from intervening research on tj, including perhaps some additional documentary sources. This jefferson book stand, found in monticello, is reproduced by johnsonarts, a workshop, makeground, imagineering design center and studio, specializing in customdesigned and built furniture. I have read quite a lot on the revolutionary era, including several other biographies of thomas jefferson, and even so i learned a lot about jefferson in the reading of this book. Jefferson kept meticulous records, which have fortunately been digitized by various sources over the last decade. Thomas jefferson, a strong advocate of reading, frequently made book recommendations to his children and grandchildren. Jeffersons revolving bookstand a reproduction of a 5 book. Trist, jefferson s personal secretary and grandsoninlaw, draws up a list of 6,860 books jefferson has determined, with recommendations from faculty, should be acquired for the university of virginias library. Shop for thomas jefferson art from the worlds greatest living artists. See more ideas about thomas jefferson, book stands.
Mahogany 16th century gothic book cabinet in medium cherry c0141b thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022 thomas jeffersons writing desk i aural mahogany c0023. Posts in revolving bookstand thomas jeffersons monticello. When thomas jefferson went abroad as an emissary to france in 1785, the opportunities for book buying marvelously multiplied. Books by thomas jefferson author of the declaration of. This revolving bookstand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jefferson s design and specifications in the joinery. The elder jefferson had uncommon powers both of mind and body. This revolving bookstand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jeffersons design and specifications in the joinery.
Throughout his life, books were vital to thomas jeffersons education and wellbeing. May 14, 2012 over the course of his life, thomas jefferson built several substantive library collections. To uncover such a significant collection of thomas jeffersons personal books is a breakthrough for scholars and ongoing research on jeffersons life. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Constructed of solid walnut, the cubeshaped stand has five adjustable rests for holding. Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the cabinet. Lawyer, slave owner, architect, writer, founding father, secretary of state, president thomas jefferson was all these things. He sent newspaper clippings along with his letters to them and his suggestions focused on poetry, history, foreign language, and moral and behavioral improvement. It is believed that roubos book inspired thomas jeffersons design. All thomas jefferson artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee.
Sep 30, 2014 there is very little information about the original book stand, but from what i was able to glean from the monticello website, thomas jefferson had it built in 1810 at the joinery, which was the. The project gutenberg ebook of thomas jefferson by henry. Dec 23, 2014 jeffersons revolving bookstand a reproduction of a 5 book revolving book stand designed by thomas jefferson, circa 1810. For many americans, war in the middle east and against islamist fundamentalists dates back to a sunny manhattan morning in 2001, or at the earliest, a brief skirmish in kuwait in 1991. The revolving book stand symbolizes jeffersons lifelong passion for books, and is yet another great contribution to historic craftsmanship.
Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking network. Thomas jefferson books list of books by author thomas. The book collections of the library of congress were reestablished, after their destruction in 1814, by the purchase of the private library of thomas jefferson 17431826. Bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original ingenious device found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jeffersons own design. So, he invented this revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view five books with the spin of the wrist. Read about additional book lists to be added to our database in future additions. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Sep 5, 2012 how to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with.
Choose your favorite thomas jefferson designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Her theme is to explore the intimate family jefferson. Description among the many ingenious devices found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, the revolving bookstand perhaps most clearly suggests jeffersons passion for knowledge. Custom made thomas jeffersons revolving bookcase by.
Seeking to disabuse their readers of this notion, fox newss brian kilmeade and journalist don yeager have teamed up to write the brief but entertaining thomas jefferson and the tripoli pirates, recounting the. Jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with downloadable plans book stands. Hisfather,peterjefferson,was of welsh descent, not of aristocratic birth, but of that yeoman class which constitutes the backbone of all societies. The sage of monticello based his fivesided bookstand on designs. And it underscores the ongoing debate about his st.
Jefferson does not write in traditionally conceived literary genres, i. In that book is a description of a folding twosided music stand with a ratcheting mechanism to allow for angle adjustment. The web site for thomas jefferson university, its contents and programs, is provided for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice nor, is it intended to create any physicianpatient relationship. Fawn brodies book does the most with his early life. Apr 08, 2016 thomas jefferson spent years raping his slave sally hemings. The original book stand is believed to have been built in the monticello joinery based on jeffersons drawings, and was constructed of solid walnut. The footprint, when closed is inches 33 cm square. With more reading and viewing being accessed by electronic means, book stands and holders can be used to. Jefferson, ever the student, was constantly studying. Jefferson offered to sell his library to congress as a replacement for the collection destroyed by the british during the war of 1812.
As many as five books could be placed on it at a time. In 1810, thomas jefferson designed a revolving book stand that was made in the joinery at monticello, jeffersons plantation near charlottesville, virginia. He previously served as the second vice president of the united states from 1797 to 1801. The book stand was built at the monticello joinery shop, most likely by a slave named john hemings. Thomas jefferson has 680 books on goodreads with 39995 ratings. Readers will learn how jefferson authored the declaration of independence, served the american colonies, and helped shape the united states into the nation it is today. Our revolving bookstand is a line by line reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from thomas jeffersons own design. It folds down into a onefoot cube and opens to hold up to five books simulataneously. Jeffersons genius was that he was both and could do both, often simultaneously. For pricing information, please visit our pricing page. Thomas jefferson i youth and training thomas jefferson was born upon a frontier estate in albemarle county,virginia,april,1743. The art of power gives us jefferson the politician and president, a great and complex human being forever engaged in the wars of his era. May 09, 2017 jefferson became part of fauquiers circle and owed much instruction to the habitual conversations around fauquiers table. Book stand for holy book, beautiful folding design.
Thomas jefferson was a lifelong reader and learner who. There is very little information about the original book stand, but from what i was able to glean from the monticello website, thomas jefferson had it built in 1810 at the joinery, which was the. The sage of monticello based his five sided bookstand on designs he found in paris. Jefferson liked books as those gave him new and good ideas. A new novel treats their relationship as a love story.
In 1810, thomas jefferson designed a revolving book stand that was made in the joinery at monticello, jefferson s plantation near charlottesville, virginia. Thomas jefferson books list of books by author thomas jefferson. Nov 16, 2016 fawn brodies book does the most with his early life. Lawyer, slave owner, architect, writer, founding father, secretary of state, presidentthomas jefferson was all these things.
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