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A Rich Spot of Earth, Thomas Jefferson's Revolutionary Garden at Monticello

A Rich Spot of Earth, Thomas Jefferson's Revolutionary Garden at Monticello

by Peter J. Hatch

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2012
  • HARD COVER
  • 288 PAGES

A richly illustrated guide to the Monticello vegetable garden. In it, Hatch takes us through every aspect of this painstakingly restored, 1,000-foot terraced garden, showcasing Jefferson's brilliant innovations in agriculture and his uniquely American attitudes. This handsome volume is ideal for understanding Monticello's enduring impact on the landscape history of the United States.  (USE549, $35.00)


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