The True Geography of Our Country: Jefferson's Cartographic Vision
Joel Kovarsky offers the reflections of a passionate map expert on an important and neglected dimension of Jefferson's life and work. The book is a guided tour of the maps and geographic ideas that meant something to Jefferson over the course of his life, one that opens a new window into his broader vision for early America.(S. Max Edelson, University of Virginia)Kovarsky has succeeded admirably in presenting a comprehensive review of Jefferson’s geographic and cartographic associations, whether they resulted in the production of a geographic text, published or manuscript maps, or a concept/idea that produced a practical/tangible product. His research is thorough and solid, and he offers new facets and perspectives on Jefferson’s geographical contributions in a well-written thematic presentation.(Ronald E. Grim, Curator of Maps, Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the Boston Public Library)