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Dinner at Mr. Jefferson's - by Charles A Cerami (Paperback)

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Cerami wittily recounts the evening in rich detail.-Library JournalOnly two guests were invited to what was arguably the most elegant, sumptuous, and important dinner party that Thomas Jefferson ever hosted.
About the Author: Charles A. Cerami is the author of several popular histories, including the "New York Times" extended bestseller "Jefferson's Great Gamble," "Young Patriots," "Benjamin Banneker," and other books.
288 Pages
History, United States

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Cerami wittily recounts the evening in rich detail.
-Library Journal

Only two guests were invited to what was arguably the most elegant, sumptuous, and important dinner party that Thomas Jefferson ever hosted. Each course was prepared and laid out in advance so that no servants would enter the dining room to disrupt conversation and overhear random remarks, which they might later repeat to others. Privacy was imperative. Jefferson believed that the very future of the United States of America depended on convincing Alexander Hamilton to agree to a compromise he and Madison were proposing on two issues that threatened to tear the young republic apart.

Plying his guests with the fine wine and exquisite cuisine only a former ambassador to France could provide, Jefferson set the stage for a compromise that enabled the federal government to pay its debts, both domestic and foreign, and make the American dollar "as good as gold."

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 wonderful illustrations of 1790s New York, then the nation's capital. It is a feast not to be missed for lovers of American history, fine dining, and a compelling true story well told.

About the Author

Charles A. Cerami is the author of several popular histories, including the "New York Times" extended bestseller "Jefferson's Great Gamble," "Young Patriots," "Benjamin Banneker," and other books.

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Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)

Weight: .95 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Sub-Genre: United States

Genre: History

Number of Pages: 288

Publisher: Trade Paper Press

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Charles A Cerami

Language: English

Street Date: June 1, 2009

TCIN: 88266348

UPC: 9780470450444

Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-3240

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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