Thomas Jefferson and the Stony Mountains: Exploring the West from Monticello

Although he did not travel farther inland than the slopes of the Appalachians, Thomas Jefferson must take his place alongside Zebulon Pike, Kit Carson, Jim Bridger, and Lewis and Clarkthe men who blazed the great western trails. Donald Jackson cogently recounts Jeffersons fundamental role in promoting and shaping the exploration, settlement, and development of the TransMississippi West.