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Sally Hemings
Sally Hemings
Author: Barbara Chase-Riboud
One of the greatest love stories in Amercian history is also one of the least known -- and most controversial. Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States and author of the Declaration of Independence, had a mistress for thirty-eight years, whom he loved and lived with until he died -- the beautiful and elusive quadroon slave, Sally H...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780670616053
ISBN-10: 0670616052
Publication Date: 6/21/1979
Pages: 348
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Library of America
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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thameslink avatar reviewed Sally Hemings on + 723 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I have read this book at least 4 times over the years and enjoyed it each and every time. Interesting bit of history, very well written. Highly recommend.
Madelene avatar reviewed Sally Hemings on + 19 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
First noticed this book while working at the library. Read it and loved it and the sequel The President's Daughter was excellent as well. Told in a way that you can really zone into the book. An easy flowing read with quotes at the beginning of each chapter from said individuals in the book. Since they recently in past years have done tests proving that this relationship did in fact happen I think the author captured what Young sally at 15 pregnant but free on french soil would have had to felt to return back into slavery willingly.
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