This is an unabridged first edition published in Boston in 1874.
This is the first work about Jefferson and his times within the reach of the mass of readers.

Reading this book is like looking at a time capsule 128 years later... Wow, I was excited. The prose in this volume are different as the times between then and now, but it was worth the wait.

The book is solid and contains very interesting research, remembering that is was difficult to obtain what we have available at libraries today, back then a mere 48 years after Jefferson's death. I must say that this is one of the stepping stones of modern research for the writers today.

Those who like to read about the life Thomas Jefferson... do NOT miss this work by James Parton.

Enjoyable, knowledgeable, interesting and informative.

A good solid work.

Traces the career of one of the most important and influencial air power pioneers. From the formative years at Maxwell AFB through the bloody skies of WWII, you see the development of the Army Air Corps and one of the most powerful forces ever....the Mighty Eighth Air Force. You are in the sidelines to important strategy sessions and live the victories and defeats in the years from 1942 to 1945. You see a man who "lived" Air Force and whose desk had a nameplate which underscored his zeal...."AIR FORCE SPOKEN HERE." This is very readable, interesting, and good insight in how a few young firebrands of a single generation can influence a large corporate body when charged with innovation and vision. Its interesting to see how many of the great Air Force pioneers were so closely intertwined during their formative years; how the young Lts bacame the great leaders of WWII years later. From daredevil stunt pilot to senior Air Force general is a long road filled with humour and irony. This is a good read and required at the USAF Air War College. Anyone that enjoys AF or WWII history should have this in his library.

This book has great pictures and some interesting information. Recommended for any Dolly fan!