Notes on the State of Virginia

'Notes on the State of Virginia' is the only full-length book which Jefferson published during his lifetime. Widely considered the most important American book published before 1800, this book is both a compilation of data by Jefferson about the state's natural resources and economy, and his vigorous argument about the nature of the good society, which he believed was incarnated by Virginia. Contents: An Exact Description of the Limits and Boundaries of the State of VirginiaA Notice of the Rivers, Rivulets, and How Far They Are NavigableA Notice of the Best Seaports of the State, and How Big Are the Vessels They Can ReceiveA Notice of Its MountainsIts Cascades and CavernsA Notice of the Mines and Other Subterraneous Riches; Its Trees, Plants, Fruits, &c. A Notice of All That Can Increase the Progress of Human KnowledgeThe Number of Its InhabitantsThe Number and Condition of the Militia and Regular Troops, and Their PayThe MarineA Description of the Indians Established in That StateA Notice of the Counties, Cities, Townships and VillagesThe Constitution of the State, and Its Several ChartersThe Administration of Justice and the Description of the LawsThe Colleges and Public Establishments, the Roads, Buildings, &c. The Measures Taken With Regard to the Estates and Possessions of the Rebels, Commonly Called ToriesThe Different Religions Received Into That StateThe Particular Customs and Manners That May Happen to Be Received in That StateThe Present State of Manufactures, Commerce, Interior and Exterior TradeThe Public Income and ExpensesThe Histories of the State, the Memorials Published in Its Name in the Time of Its Being a Colony, and the Pamphlets Relating to Its Interior or Exterior Affairs, Present or Ancient