Henry Wiencek

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1) Master of the mountain: Thomas Jefferson and his slaves

Author

Wiencek, Henry

Language

English

Formats

Book, Adult Reference, eAudiobook

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"Master of the Mountain," Henry Wiencek's eloquent, persuasive book--based on new information coming from archaeological work at Monticello and on hitherto overlooked or disregarded evidence in Jefferson's papers--opens up a huge, poorly understood dimension of Jefferson's world."--

2) Virginia and the capital region

Author

Wiencek, Henry

Series

The Smithsonian guides to historic America volume 1
Smithsonian guide to historic America

Publisher

Stewart, Tabori & Chang

Language

English

3) An imperfect god: George Washington, his slaves, and the creation of America

Author

Wiencek, Henry

Publisher

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Pub. Date

2003.

Language

English

Formats

Book, Adult Reference

4) The Hairstons: an American family in black and white

Author

Wiencek, Henry

Publisher

St. Martin's Press

Pub. Date

1999.

Language

English

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The story of two Hairston families. One black that rose from slavery to success in mainstream America, the other white as it fell from wealth and power after the end of the Civil War.