Summary of Joseph J. Ellis's American Sphinx

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 Jefferson was a tall and slim young Virginian who was constantly singing. His hair and his singing were his two most distinctive characteristics. He sang whenever he was walking or riding, and sometimes when he was reading. #2 Jefferson was a extremely serious young man, and he brought this attitude to the study of law. He was also extremely well prepared, and gained a reputation in the Williamsburg court as a