Used. Paperback. If you have ever wanted to slide the Sage of Monticello into your back pocket without actually resorting to taxidermy, this handy compilation of his letters, papers, and architectural musings is your best bet. It serves up a surprisingly palatable slice of Enlightenment ideology, capturing the founding father’s sprawling intellect on everything from agrarian democracy to the optimal design for a swivel chair. You will find a fascinating mind at work here, oscillating wildly between high-minded political philosophy and intensely specific notes on crop rotation. Grab a copy and discover just how much revolutionary brilliance fits neatly between cloth covers.