Customer Review: I have toured Monticello, and the stunning pictures in this tastefully put-together book does Monticello proud. Also the writings and diagrams within the book describing how Monticello came about, and something about the genuis patriot who designed it is very well done and most interesting. This... more info
Customer Review: Thomas Jefferson's Garden Book (1766-1824) annotated by Edwin Morris Betts is a book for the historical gardener and those who like to read of and about Jefferson's beautiful gardens of Monticello and Poplar Forest. This book contains relevant extracts from Jefferson's other writings making for a... more info
Customer Review: I bought this book because I had to write a paper on Monticello. This book was easy to use and reference so far as historical data, dates, etc. go. The photos are also very beautiful. Equally useful for students and tourists.
Customer Review: I found the book to be quite intersting and a valuable resource for the gardener. Thomas Jefferson is well known for his gardening efforts, both as ornamental and practical for food stuffs.
The book has excellent photographs of the gardens of Monticello as well as Jefferson's drawings of how he... more info
Customer Review: Peter J. Hatch, head of gardening at Thomas Jefferson's beloved plantation, Monticello, offers an authorative and edifying look at the orchards and fruits grown historically and today at this beautiful Virginia estate.With much information -- both historical and practical -- the reader is taught... more info
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