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This extraordinary writing desk, weighing but five pounds, is the result of Jefferson's ability to invent the obvious: a portable desk in which he could keep all of his supplies and with which he could comfortably read or write no matter where he was. Constantly in his personal possession, the "writing box," as he called it, accompanied him wherever he went. When opened, the desk offers a comfortably slanted writing surface. The lid's support arms have different notches so Jefferson could change...

Includes A Summary View of the Rights of British America and Notes on the State of Virginia complete; seventy-nine letters; "Response to the Citizens of Albemarle," 1790; "Opinion on the Constitutionality of a National Bank," 1791; and many other writings.

Minor edge wear. "Insructors desk copy"gold stamp on rear cover. Pages clean, binding solid.; Norton Critical Editions; 576 pages.

From Ellis we learn that Jefferson sang incessantly under his breath; that he delivered only two public speeches in eight years as president, while spending ten hours a day at his writing desk; that sometimes his political sensibilities collided with his domestic agenda, as when he ordered an expensive piano from London during a boycott (and pledged to "keep it in storage"). We see him relishing such projects as the nailery at Monticello that allowed him to interact with his slaves more palatably...

The Laptop Desk takes its inspiration from Thomas Jefferson’s ingenious "lap desk," the portable writing desk upon which Jefferson drafted his own dream, the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson’s desk featured a hinged, slanted writing surface that cleverly opened above a storage compartment inside. We’ve adapted our desk to full size, ergonomically sound and supremely functional, all the while maintaining the timeless essence of our design aesthetic—a promise that this piece will appreciate through...

From Ellis we learn that Jefferson sang incessantly under his breath; that he delivered only two public speeches in eight years as president, while spending ten hours a day at his writing desk; that sometimes his political sensibilities collided with his domestic agenda, as when he ordered an expensive piano from London during a boycott (and pledged to "keep it in storage"). We see him relishing such projects as the nailery at Monticello that allowed him to interact with his slaves more palatably...