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Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy
Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings An American Controversy
Author: Annette Gordon-Reed
Annette Gordon-Reed, a professor of law at New York Law School, doesn't take a position for or against the proposition that Thomas Jefferson may have had a liaison of nearly 40 years with a slave named Sally Hemings, and that Hemings may have borne him several children. Instead, in this scrupulously researched book, Gordon-Reed examines the ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780813918334
ISBN-10: 0813918332
Publication Date: 4/1998
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: University Press of Virginia
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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nurse avatar reviewed Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy on + 221 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The author which is an attorney does a great job of investigating this controversy. She begins arguing the case as if the controversy is on trial. The information she found is fascinating. She points out various points where she discovered them where as other authors tend to speculate or offer their opinions. This one is definitely worth reading!
dreamer13 avatar reviewed Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: An American Controversy on + 10 more book reviews
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I did like this book, the beginning was a little slow, but as I read on it started to get more interesting. This was a interesting read because I have always been curious about this subject and the book gave several differents points of view on how their relationship could have very well been real. I really enjoyed it!
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