Edward Sylvester Ellis

Title: The People's Standard History of the United States from the landing of the Norsemen to the present time. By E. S. Ellis ... Assisted by, with introduction, annotations, lists of authorities, etc., G. M. Adam.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The GENERAL HISTORICAL collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This varied collection includes material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world. Topics include health, education, economics, agriculture, environment, technology, culture, politics, labour and industry, mining, penal policy, and social order. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Ellis, Edward Sylvester; Adam, G Mercer; 1896 pt. 1-4.; 8 . 9605.ff.20.

Thomas Jefferson: A character sketch offers a nuanced and detailed portrait of one of America's most influential founding figures. The book delves into Jefferson's early life in Virginia, tracing his path from a well-educated young man with an affinity for law and agriculture to a central figure in the political shaping of a new nation. Through reflections on his personal character and public actions, the narrative highlights Jefferson's dedication to democratic ideals, individual liberty, and intellectual rigor. His role in drafting the Declaration of Independence is framed not just as a political act, but as a moral commitment to the evolving vision of freedom. The book also explores his presidency, emphasizing the transformative significance of the Louisiana Purchase, which expanded the nation's territory and influence. Jefferson emerges as a figure of contrasts - aristocratic in background yet democratic in belief, deeply philosophical yet pragmatic in governance. Through his legislative efforts and presidency, the account presents him as a thinker and leader whose legacy is interwoven with both the contradictions and aspirations of the American experiment.