Whether they're preparing for President's Day or whether they just like to eat, children will find much to devour in this leveled reader about Thomas Jefferson's role in America's culinary history! Did you know that every time you munch on a french fry or snack on ice cream, you have Thomas Jefferson to thank? It’s true! This founding father was one of America’s first foodies. After a visit to France, he introduced all sorts of yummy treats to America—including one that upset more than just tummies and created a culinary controversy! Get the scoop in this deliciously funny, true story—guaranteed to tempt even the most reluctant readers!

Tells of Thomas Jefferson's trip to France in 1784, and all the exotic foods he learned about and then introduced to America, including ice cream, macaroni and cheese, and tomatoes.

Culinary secrets revealed by the Father of Fine Dining in America! Here’s a remarkable collection of delightful handwritten recipes – you’ll love Jefferson’s personal comments in this 120-page book! Little known facts revealed in Thomas Jefferson’s personal cookbook. This was the cookbook that Jefferson carefully wrote in his own hand and brought back to the US after his four years in Paris. His little granddaughter, Virginia Randolph, carefully copied these recipes as well as additional ones from various cooks at Monticello and the White House!

Excerpt from Celebration of the Birth-Day of Thomas Jefferson The anniversary of the birth of Thomas Jefferson was celebrated in Salem, on Friday April 1st, 1859. In selecting this day, the committee of arrangements were anxious to commemorate the date recorded in the Prayer Book of Jefferson's father, feeling that the associations which cluster around the record, arc more interesting and valuable, than an observance of the precise anniversary, reckoned according to the modification of the calendar. The recorded date is April 2nd, 1743; and Friday the 1st was chosen, in order to avoid inconveniences which would have attended the observance on Saturday. The Committee of arrangements was composed of the following gentlemen, viz: - Geo. B. Loring, Wm. B. Pike, George Upton, Wm. McMullen, Joseph S. Perkins, Geo. F. Putnam, John A. Currin, Daniel Brown, Charles Ward, John Ryan, N. Ingersoll, Connor B. Swascy, D. A. Lord, Darling Pitts, C. H. Manning, Horace Ingersoll. James Dodge, H. E. Jenks, Edward Wilson, Simon Pendar, A. F. Bosson, Henry Derby, M. D. Randall, G. W. Crosby, Edward Allen, Thomas Looby, T. J. Kinsley, E. Harvey Quimby, E. H. Dalton, Geo. W. Estes, Wm. Leach, E. L. Norfolk, S. R. Hodges, S. Fuller, Henry W. Perkins, Charles Millett, Eben Dodge, D. B. Gardner, Jr., George H. Blynn, E. C. Peabody, Joseph Rowell, Wm. L. Batchelder, J. Lovett Whipple. Hon. Joseph S. Cabot was selected as President of the day, assisted by Wm. McMullen. Geo. Upton, and Joseph II. Perkins Esqs. of Salem, Hon. Albert Currier, of Newburyport Hon. Daniel Saunders Jr. of Lawrence, H. L. Darant of Lynn, John Carroll and Richard Ramsdell Esqs, of Marblehead. Dr. George B. Loring was invited to deliver the oration on the occasion, and A. M. Ide jr. Esq., of Taunton, to deliver a poem. Distinguished democrats in Massachusetts and from other states were invited to be present. The following report of the proceedings, is taken chiefly from the Boston Post of April 2d. "The anniversary was celebrated with ceremonies of an exceedingly interesting character, and in a manner becoming the sentiments of deep veneration entertained by the democrats of Essex County, and vicinity for the founder of their party - the great party of the union. Arrangements were made upon a most extensive scale, and old Salem was never the scene of a more brilliant or interesting festival - her democratic and union-loving citizens turning out in very large numbers to swell the general throng, and her streets being at certain hours of the day alive with strangers both from surrounding towns and distant places. At noon a salute of thirteen guns was fired. At two o'clock the doors of Mechanic Hall were opened for the reception of those desiring to participate in the exercises assigned for that place. The galleries of the large Hall were reserved for the ladies who rapidly filled the seats thereof, and while the people gathered within the hall, admirable music was furnished by the Salem Brass Band stationed in the centre gallery. At 2 1-2 o'clock the assemblage was called to order, by Hon. Joseph S. Cabot, and prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Allen, of Marblehead. The band entertained the audience with a pleasing air, and then followed the oration of Dr. Geo. B. Loring, of Salem, and the reception of that gentleman was extremely enthusiastic." About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

A "New York Times" extended bestselling author re-creates the dinner party that saved the union, in a book that celebrates Thomas Jefferson and his two guests, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, as well as the dinner itself.

The Constitution was two years old and the United States was in serious danger. Bitter political rivalry between former allies and two surging issues that inflamed the nation led to grim talk of breaking up the union. Then a single great evening achieved compromises that led to America's great expansion. This book celebrates Thomas Jefferson and his two guests, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison, and the meal that saved the republic. In Dinner at Mr. Jefferson's, you'll discover the little-known story behind this pivotal evening in American history, complete with wine lists, recipes, and more.