Monticello: A Guidebook

by Susan R. Stein, Peter J. Hatch, Lucia C. Stanton

Thomas Jefferson's Monticello is an international treasure. The only residence in America on the United Nations' World Heritage List, it ranks with the Great Wall of China and the pyramids of Egypt as an irreplaceable historical site. A Guidebook is a fully illustrated guide to the house, gardens, and plantation, with authoritative information on Jefferson's extraordinary life and career. Senior members of the Monticello professional staff have prepared this guidebook especially for visitors to Jefferson's mountain.

Genres: History, Travel, Nonfiction

136 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2002

Reviews

[Isaac Lambert · Rating 3 out of 5]

don't remember when I got this book- probably 10+ years ago, when I went to college nearby and visited. it's a nice place to visit, and would be a lovely home to live in, especially the skins and science 🤣

simple, quick reading on a plane, pictures especially brought back memories of being there

[Jennifer Robb · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book belongs to our family and was most likely bought during a trip to Monticello. It contains beautiful photos of Monticello's buildings and gardens and land along with informative text about Thomas Jefferson and Monticello--both in Jefferson's time and beyond.

[Hiknbean]

Neat little guidebook. After repeated trips to Biltmore, Monticello was kind of like the guest house. I really enjoyed the library. I did not know that Jefferson sold his library and that was the start of the Library of Congress. One of Jefferson's quotes was "I cannot live without books." Needless to say, I got two of those t-shirts at the gift shop, along with a couple new wine glasses. Jefferson had a dumb waiter that went straight to the wine cellar for his evening reflections with guests. Between the books and the wine, I would have been a frequent guest at his house.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I bought this guidebook at Monticello when I visited this past summer. I wanted to learn a little bit more about this beautiful house. This guide was brief, but informative. I would have given it 5 stars had there been pictures of the rooms on the 2nd floor. If I ever go there again, I'm shelling out the extra money to go up there!

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gives you a great over view of Monticello and Thomas Jefferson. Reading this book is almost as seeing the house in person.