Thomas Jefferson, a Character Sketch

by Edward Sylvester Ellis

Thomas Jefferson, a Character Sketch by Edward Sylvester Ellis No golden eagle, warm from the stamping press of the mint, is more sharply impressed with its image and superscription than was the formative period of our government by the genius and personality of Thomas Jefferson. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Genres: History, Biography, Nonfiction

84 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2004

About the author

Edward Sylvester Ellis was an American author who was born in Ohio, and died at Cliff Island, Maine. He served as editor of Public Opinion (a daily newspaper), Golden Days and Holiday (both children's magazines). He specialized in boys' stories, inspirational biography, and history for both children and adults. He was a major author during the era of inexpensive fiction of the nineteenth century (dime novels).

Besides books published under his own name, Ellis' work was published under various pseudonyms, including:

Captain James Fenimore Cooper "Bruin" Adams
Boynton M. Belknap
Captain Latham C. Carleton
Capt. R.M. Hawthorne
Lieut. Ned Hunter
Lieut. R.H. Jayne
Captain H.R. Millbank
Billex Muller
Lieut. J.H. Randolph
Seelin Robins
Emerson Rodman
E.A. St. Mox

Reviews

[Elizabeth Ricks · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book as a response to Hamilton. I have always had great admiration for Thomas Jefferson, and I didn't particularly like the characterization of him in Hamilton. It was good to be reminded that Jefferson, despite his faults, was an amazing man who played a vital part in the founding of our country.

[John Yelverton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a compilation of articles, speeches, and sayings by and about Thomas Jefferson, and used to give you a character sketch of the man who helped found the United States of America.

[Donna Peake · Rating 4 out of 5]

To me this quote says it all about TJ's character: " Never to engage, while in public office, in any kind of enterprise for the improvement of my fortune" Thomas Jefferson

Too bad todays politicians don't follow this rule.

[Joseph · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book wasn't entirely of Thomas Jefferson. It seemed like there was a lot about John Adams and Washington in there and it was like a comparison of him to those guys. Little strange in that regard. It was ok and had some good parts and a few things that weren't known to me in the past, but not a lot of substance to really read all the way through. I kind of had to skip a few things. I got it free on my kindle, so can't beat the price...

I don't recommend reading though.

[Kevin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book with a bunch of good information but rather difficult to read. poorly organized with the author jumping around in time quite a bit and repeating several events. Made it difficult to get a feel for the actual progression of events. Still recommended as a good primer into the life of Jefferson.

[Christiana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book if you enjoy biographies

I choose 3 stars because I believe it is a well written piece but I am not a big fan of biographies. It is well written and easy to understand, I recommend to have a higher comprehension level though. Again well written piece just not my favorite genre.

[Durgaprasad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States of America presents his life in a very brief and concise manner. It deals with what inspired him and what ultimately made him. His daily schedule, which is provided in the book is legendary as much as it is inspiring. A very good read.

[Al Lock · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wonder how Thomas Jefferson was seen in the 19th century? This gives a number of sketches that lay that out. There were a number of anecdotes that I was unfamiliar with, which alone made this worth reading.