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Saving Monticello: The Levy Family's Epic Quest to Rescue the House That Jeffereson Built

by Marc Leepson

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Publisher Comments:

This is the true story of how a Jewish navy veteran and his descendants saved one of America's most recognizable architectural landmarks. 8 illustrations.

Book News Annotation:

This work offers a close look at the post-Jefferson history of Thomas Jefferson's home and the work that has gone into saving and restoring Monticello. B&w historical photos are included. Leepson is a freelance writer who has written for Preservation Magazine and Smithsonian. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

How a Jewish navy veteran and his descendants saved one of America's most recognizable architectural landmarks

Synopsis:

Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780813922195
Subtitle:
The Levy Family's Epic Quest to Rescue the House That Jefferson Built
Author:
Leepson, Marc
Publisher:
University of Virginia Press
Location:
Charlottesville
Subject:
History
Subject:
Historic sites
Subject:
Antisemitism
Subject:
Historic buildings
Subject:
Historic preservation
Subject:
United States - State & Local - General
Subject:
Monticello (Va.) - History
Subject:
Antisemitism -- United States.
Subject:
United States - State & Local - South
Edition Description:
Univ of Virgini
Series Volume:
107-212
Publication Date:
April 2003
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
p. cm.
Dimensions:
9.18x6.14x.69 in. .99 lbs.
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