Bibliograph

In defense of Thomas Jefferson, the Sally Hemings sex scandal, by William G. Hyland, Jr

Type

Label

In defense of Thomas Jefferson, the Sally Hemings sex scandal, by William G. Hyland, Jr

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages [259]-278) and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

In defense of Thomas Jefferson

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

276335010

Responsibility statement

by William G. Hyland, Jr

Sub title

the Sally Hemings sex scandal

Summary

Refutes popularly accepted beliefs that Thomas Jefferson fathered children with slave Sally Hemings, presenting a possible explanation for DNA evidence that suggests that Jefferson's younger brother, Randolph, may have actually had the relationship that resulted in illegitimate descendants

Table Of Contents

James Callender : "human nature in a hideous form" -- Misleading DNA -- Sally Hemings and Randolph Jefferson : "the unknown brother" -- "An American in Paris" -- Timing and conception -- Carr brothers and other male Jeffersons -- Jefferson's declining health -- The scholars commission and the character issue -- Madison Hemings : gossip and hearsay -- Jefferson on trial -- Secret rooms and other Hollywood fantasies -- The Monticello report : a "rush to judgment" -- The Charlottesville connection : true believers -- The "Sally" books -- Jefferson under siege : "presentism" -- Final argument : an innocent man

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