The Virginia Experiment

About the Book

Superb volume detailed and very entertaining Reading this generously volume in conjunction with a trip would provide the best conceivable history lesson, a true appreciation of both the meager and momentous beginnings of this nation.
-The Washington Post

Lively and engrossing
-The (Louisville, KY) Courier-Journal

Mapp has a genius for narrative history almost equal to Parkman himself Fascinating The reader will be entertained and enriched.
-Arthur Pierce Middleton The Virginia Magazine of History

A fine scholar, caring teacher, and voluminous communicator who has won several awards as a national educator.
-President Rosanne Runte, Old Dominion University

About the Author

One of the world's three leading authorities on Jefferson, Mapp has published 10 internationally known books including two national bestsellers and two Book-of-the-Month Club featured selections. His most famous books include Thomas Jefferson: A Strange Case of Mistaken Identity and Thomas Jefferson: Passionate Pilgrim. He is in great demand as a speaker and lecturer.