Anthony Brandt

Thomas Jefferson Travels Anthony Brandt

Marc Notes: Exploring a little-known aspect of Thomas Jefferson's expansive body of work, Anthony Brandt draws from the President's journals, personal correspondence, and other writing to look at Jefferson the traveller.; Originally published: 2006.; Includes bibliographical references and index. Biographical Note: Anthony Brandt is an expert on travel who has edited more than twenty National Geographic books, including the very successful "Journals of Lewis and Clark." The book review editor of "Adventure" magazine, he is also a contributor to "Esquire, GQ, " the "New York Times Sunday Magazine, " and other publications. Review Quotes: "Anthony Brandt...has shrewdly edited Jefferson's astonishing correspondence...into a compelling encounter with the mind of a great man." -"Los Angeles Times""Here, in the trees, butterflies and beggars of his journal, I...sense a real-life Jefferson... This book is important." -"Times" (London)"""From the Hardcover edition."Publisher Marketing: Exploring a little-known aspect of Thomas Jefferson's expansive body of work, Anthony Brandt draws from the President's journals, personal correspondence, and other writing to look at Jefferson the traveller. Review Citations:

Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2006 pg. 79 (EAN 9780792254867, Hardcover)

Choice 11/01/2006 pg. 547 (EAN 9780792254867, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Brandt, Anthony Anthony Brandt is an expert in the history of travel and adventure and is the book review editor for "Adventure" magazine. He has edited more than 20 books for National Geographic and is a contributor to "GQ, Esquire," the "New York Times Sunday Magazine," and other publications. His edited "Journals of Lewis and Clark" has sold nearly 100,000 copies in special markets and the trade.