Thomas Jefferson In France ~ Part One
Orange, France. "Théâtre Antique" Books on Provence · Provencal History & TraditionsDid you know that Thomas Jefferson was the American Minister to France when he travelled to Southern France in 1787?
“Thomas Jefferson’s Journey To The South of France” a book written by Roy and Alma Moore details his travels. The publication is complete with copies of Jefferson’s letters, recent pictures and some interesting history of the south of France at the time. The book is available on Amazon.
You can read the highlights of Jefferson’s journey and learn about his love for Provence on Ginger and Nutmeg’s blog post Thomas Jefferson in France – Part One.
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