Jefferson, Thomas. Notes on the State of Virginia (1787), London: Stockdale. This was Jefferson's only book.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This line is a bibliographic note stating Jefferson's only book was Notes on the State of Virginia.
- In plain terms
- Jefferson wrote only one book.
- What can you take from it?
- This is a factual reference note.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why might an author write only one book?
- How do you verify a source?
Another view
He wrote many letters and papers besides books.
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