The Others at Monticello- Volume I

Fiction & Literature, Historical
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Author: Esther Franklin ISBN: 9781450081139
Publisher: Xlibris US Publication: November 21, 2002
Imprint: Xlibris US Language: English
Author: Esther Franklin
ISBN: 9781450081139
Publisher: Xlibris US
Publication: November 21, 2002
Imprint: Xlibris US
Language: English

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Sacramento Area Publishers/Authors AnnualVol. IHistorical Fiction and Overall Gold, 2004

Online Review of BooksBest of the Year, 2004

Writers Notes MagazineVol. IILegacyNotable 2005**

REVIEW ON AMAZON.COM
The Others At Monticello, volume I is is a historical fiction novel that draws heavily upon the Thomas Jefferson's personal library at Monticello to portray the story of his relationship with his slaves, especially Sally Hemings and her children. Volume I especially focuses on the course of events that bring Sally Hemings' son, Beverly, close to the former President. The vivid prose brings members of the Hemings family to life; no fewer than 10 years of research flesh out this captivating tale of bonds, prejudice, and interpersonal relationships.

- Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)

What do you know about the others who lived at Monticelllo? How would it have felt to be part of the Hemings family, wondering about your physical features and why you were treated differently from many other slaves? Volumes of history and biography have recorded Thomas Jeffersons life and works. Some call him Democracys Champion. Countless persons have visited his unique home, heard of his daughters, his grandchildren. More people are learning about his second home, the Natural Bridge, and the Peaks of Otter. Many readers know of his slave, Sally Hemings, and recently about her descendants; few are aware of her parentage. Nor have many been informed of the contributions of her brother, John Hemings - his great talent as an artisan in wood. Virginia law decreed that slaves should not learn to read and write, yet there is tangible evidence they did. Jeffersons personal Library was a source of much pride and satisfaction to him; would members of the Hemings family have known about these books? How are all the above individuals connected to the War of 1812?

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**AWARDS RECEIVED!

Sacramento Area Publishers/Authors AnnualVol. IHistorical Fiction and Overall Gold, 2004

Online Review of BooksBest of the Year, 2004

Writers Notes MagazineVol. IILegacyNotable 2005**

REVIEW ON AMAZON.COM
The Others At Monticello, volume I is is a historical fiction novel that draws heavily upon the Thomas Jefferson's personal library at Monticello to portray the story of his relationship with his slaves, especially Sally Hemings and her children. Volume I especially focuses on the course of events that bring Sally Hemings' son, Beverly, close to the former President. The vivid prose brings members of the Hemings family to life; no fewer than 10 years of research flesh out this captivating tale of bonds, prejudice, and interpersonal relationships.

- Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)

What do you know about the others who lived at Monticelllo? How would it have felt to be part of the Hemings family, wondering about your physical features and why you were treated differently from many other slaves? Volumes of history and biography have recorded Thomas Jeffersons life and works. Some call him Democracys Champion. Countless persons have visited his unique home, heard of his daughters, his grandchildren. More people are learning about his second home, the Natural Bridge, and the Peaks of Otter. Many readers know of his slave, Sally Hemings, and recently about her descendants; few are aware of her parentage. Nor have many been informed of the contributions of her brother, John Hemings - his great talent as an artisan in wood. Virginia law decreed that slaves should not learn to read and write, yet there is tangible evidence they did. Jeffersons personal Library was a source of much pride and satisfaction to him; would members of the Hemings family have known about these books? How are all the above individuals connected to the War of 1812?

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