Includes first-hand accounts of Thomas Jefferson's demeanor at his successor's inauguration and one of the most detailed descriptions of life at Monticello by a visitor. This volume tells of his efforts to restore order at his mismanaged mill complex, breed merino sheep, and otherwise resume full control of his financial and agricultural affairs. "The material is a joy to read, for the ex-president remained incredibly active and took a keen interest in the world beyond his mountaintop home. . . . [T]his [is a] magnificent endeavor."