Autorentext
Louis P. Masur is Board of Governors Distinguished Professor of American Studies and History at Rutgers University. He is the author of many books, including The Civil War: A Concise History, Lincoln's Hundred Days, Lincoln's Last Speech, and The Sum of Our Dreams: A Concise History of America.

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The story of a road trip undertaken in early summer 1791 through upstate New York and New England by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. A Journey North opens a window onto the post-revolutionary landscape, illuminating the origins of the remarkable bond between two founding figures--one that endured for fifty years and remains one of the most consequential and significant friendships in American political history.

Inhalt

• Preface

• Prologue: Travelers

• Before the Journey

• The Journey:

• At Poughkeepsie: The Hessian Fly (May 23, 1791)

• At Fort George: Prince Taylor (June 1st)

• At Bennington: Sugar Maple (June 4th through 5th)

• At Poospatuck: Unquachog Indians (June 14th)

• Epilogue: Farewells