This is a very interesting read about life in the White House by the early inhabitants (prior to 1907), written to show the domestic life of our presidents, their first ladies and often times their relatives and children.

Our founding fathers (George Washington, Thomas Jefferson et al) were always one step ahead of history and having an artist of such immense talents as Gilbert Stuart to paint their portraits has made the images of our founding fathers indelible in the minds of the modern reader. As a TJ enthusiast I often wonder how amazing it must of been to have "sat" for Gilbert Stuart a known storyteller and have your portrait painted. Mr. Jefferson was a favorite portrait sitter and this book is a lovely trip down memory lane (circa 18th century) to read about the fascinating story behind the portraits...

The American Philosophical Society formed in 1748 by Benjamin Franklin to promote the study of science in the colonies remains as one of the most prestigious and historical treasure troves for historians. As a Thomas Jefferson researcher, this catalog published in 1824 remains an undiscovered rich trove of historical finds for the interested researcher. For the first time this catalog is published in a very affordable trade paperback faithful to the original.

Our first man, George Washington was an historical figure larger than life, so it is very interesting to historians the mythologizing of our first celebrity president. Parson Weems still stands the test of time as the first biographer that set the bar for trying to turn ordinary heroes into something even grander. The first time all the historical documents are put under one cover for the historical researcher to read and enjoy a critical biography about the making of a myth.