Jefferson’s White House

Monticello on the Potomac

James B. Conroy, author of the award-winning Lincoln’s White House, captures Jefferson’s pivotal leadership role and the intrigues and ambitions of a deeply divided young nation.

As the first president to occupy the White House for an entire term, Thomas Jefferson shaped the president’s residence, literally and figuratively, more than any of its other occupants. Remarkably enough, however, though many books have immortalized Jefferson’s Monticello, none has been devoted to the vibrant look, feel, and energy of his still more famous and consequential home from 1801 to 1809. In Monticello on the Potomac, James B. Conroy, author of the award-winning Lincoln’s White House offers a vivid, highly listenable account of how life was lived in Jefferson’s White House and the young nation’s rustic capital.

©2019 James Conroy (P)2019 Blackstone Publishing

Jefferson From Another Perspective

Enjoyed the story and the narration of Jefferson's days in the White House as America's 3rd President (1801 - 1809).

Needs editing/repeats at least one section

One section about Indians was repeated later in the telling. I did not repeat it myself since it had another section name. Chronological order would have helped. The author keeps skipping to a different topic in whatever year he chooses next. I like the reader but not the organization.