Saving Monticello: The Levy Family's Epic Quest to Rescue the House that Jefferson Built

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Recounts the story of Jefferson's beloved estate after his heirs sold it in order to repay his debts, narrating the attempts by the Levy family to renovate the property before a foundation was established for its upkeep.

Genres: HistoryNonfictionArchitectureAmerican HistoryAmerican

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