Mr. Jefferson's Telescope: A History of the University of Virginia in One Hundre

Description: Mr. Jefferson's Telescope by Brendan Wolfe Thomas Jefferson considered the University of Virginia to be among his finest achievements - a living monument to his artistic and intellectual ambitions. Now, on the occasion of the Universitys bicentennial, Brendan Wolfe has assembled one hundred objects that, brought together in one fascinating book, offer a new, sometimes surprising history of Jeffersons favourite project. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Thomas Jefferson considered the University of Virginia to be among his finest achievements-a living monument to his artistic and intellectual ambitions. Now, on the occasion of the Universitys bicentennial, Brendan Wolfe has assembled one hundred objects that, brought together in one fascinating book, offer a new, sometimes surprising history of Jeffersons favorite project. Mr. Jeffersons Telescope begins with the years leading up to the Universitys 1819 founding and continues to the triumphs and challenges of the present day, each entry joining a full-color image with an engaging description that both stands alone and contributes to an engrossing larger narrative about how the school has evolved over time. Considering an orange and blue silk handkerchief, Wolfe reveals that the Universitys school colors were originally cardinal red and gray-calling to mind a Confederate soldiers blood-stained uniform but ultimately deemed not bright enough to stand out on muddy football fields. The record of an overdue book checked out by a young Edgar Allan Poe speaks to a long literary tradition. On the subject of a key to the Rotundas doors, Wolfe introduces us to its keeper, the Monticello-born ex-slave who rang the hourly bells on Grounds into the early twentieth century.Beautifully illustrated with over one hundred new and archival images, this book brings to life a remarkable array of significant objects while offering to the reader the best introduction available to the history of Jeffersons great institution. Author Biography Brendan Wolfe is the author of Finding Bix: The Life and Afterlife of a Jazz Legend and has contributed to the Morning News, Colorado Review, and Virginia Quarterly Review. Review [O]n Aug. 11, white supremacists carried torches on the very steps Jefferson designed, and fought with counterprotesters in clashes that turned deadly the next day in Charlottesville.... The librarians had been planning to open "The University of Virginia in 100 Objects" exhibit to the public Aug. 14, and delayed it for security reasons.... The exhibit is based on Brendan Wolfes book, Mr. Jeffersons Telescope: A History of the University of Virginia in One Hundred Objects, and that simple idea manages to convey something incredibly complex. Its a perfect counterpoint to the traditional narrative of the rise of a great university, Schwartzburg said. "Its the exploding out of our idea of a university into a lot of small pieces," in a way thats particularly fitting at a time when many different narratives of the past are being discussed and debated.-- "Washington Post" Long Description Thomas Jefferson considered the University of Virginia to be among his finest achievements--a living monument to his artistic and intellectual ambitions. Now, on the occasion of the Universitys bicentennial, Brendan Wolfe has assembled one hundred objects that, brought together in one fascinating book, offer a new, sometimes surprising history of Jeffersons favorite project. Mr. Jeffersons Telescope begins with the years leading up to the Universitys 1819 founding and continues to the triumphs and challenges of the present day, each entry joining a full-color image with an engaging description that both stands alone and contributes to an engrossing larger narrative about how the school has evolved over time. Considering an orange and blue silk handkerchief, Wolfe reveals that the Universitys school colors were originally cardinal red and gray--calling to mind a Confederate soldiers blood-stained uniform but ultimately deemed not bright enough to stand out on muddy football fields. The record of an overdue book checked out by a young Edgar Allan Poe speaks to a long literary tradition. On the subject of a key to the Rotundas doors, Wolfe introduces us to its keeper, the Monticello-born ex-slave who rang the hourly bells on Grounds into the early twentieth century. Beautifully illustrated with over one hundred new and archival images, this book brings to life a remarkable array of significant objects while offering to the reader the best introduction available to the history of Jeffersons great institution. Review Quote (previous edition) "[O]n Aug. 11, white supremacists carried torches on the very steps Jefferson designed, and fought with counterprotesters in clashes that turned deadly the next day in Charlottesville.... The librarians had been planning to open "The University of Virginia in 100 Objects" exhibit to the public Aug. 14, and delayed it for security reasons.... The exhibit is based on Brendan Wolfes book, Mr. Jeffersons Telescope: A History of the University of Virginia in One Hundred Objects, and that simple idea manages to convey something incredibly complex. Its a perfect counterpoint to the traditional narrative of the rise of a great university, Schwartzburg said. "Its the exploding out of our idea of a university into a lot of small pieces," in a way thats particularly fitting at a time when many different narratives of the past are being discussed and debated. "--author of Washington Post Review Quote [O]n Aug. 11, white supremacists carried torches on the very steps Jefferson designed, and fought with counterprotesters in clashes that turned deadly the next day in Charlottesville.... The librarians had been planning to open "The University of Virginia in 100 Objects" exhibit to the public Aug. 14, and delayed it for security reasons.... The exhibit is based on Brendan Wolfes book, Mr. Jeffersons Telescope: A History of the University of Virginia in One Hundred Objects, and that simple idea manages to convey something incredibly complex. Its a perfect counterpoint to the traditional narrative of the rise of a great university, Schwartzburg said. "Its the exploding out of our idea of a university into a lot of small pieces," in a way thats particularly fitting at a time when many different narratives of the past are being discussed and debated. Description for Reader Brendan Wolfe is the author of Finding Bix: The Life and Afterlife of a Jazz Legend and has contributed to the Morning News, Colorado Review, and Virginia Quarterly Review. Details ISBN0813940109 Author Brendan Wolfe Pages 248 Publisher University of Virginia Press Year 2017 ISBN-10 0813940109 ISBN-13 9780813940106 Format Hardcover Imprint University of Virginia Press Subtitle A History of the University of Virginia in One Hundred Objects Place of Publication Charlottesville Country of Publication United States DEWEY 378.755481 Illustrations 120 colour photographs, 31 black & white illustrations Audience Age 18 Short Title Mr. Jeffersons Telescope Language English AU Release Date 2017-08-08 NZ Release Date 2017-08-08 UK Release Date 2017-08-30 Publication Date 2017-08-30 Audience Professional & Vocational US Release Date 2017-08-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116718777;

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