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Letter to Robert Skipwith
Recommendations for a Private Library
Book • 1771
In his letter to Robert Skipwith, dated August 3, 1771, Thomas Jefferson provided a comprehensive list of book recommendations for a private library.
The list includes works from various genres such as literature, history, philosophy, and natural philosophy, reflecting Jefferson's broad interests and his belief in the importance of reading for personal development.
The letter is significant not only for its literary recommendations but also for its insight into Jefferson's intellectual values.
The list includes works from various genres such as literature, history, philosophy, and natural philosophy, reflecting Jefferson's broad interests and his belief in the importance of reading for personal development.
The letter is significant not only for its literary recommendations but also for its insight into Jefferson's intellectual values.
