Thomas Jefferson's Declaration Desk

Known as the Declaration Desk, Thomas Jefferson’s writing box is small, portable and features an adjustable sloped writing surface, as well as a compartmented drawer for correspondence, writing materials and associated supplies. It was on this desk that Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Author Ed Zappen studied the desk and its history for more than 15 years, and had access to the original, now in the Smithsonian, to record measurements and details. In "Thomas Jefferson's Declaration Desk," he shares with you the story of this important artifact of American history, and a summation of the events that led to the American Revolution and some of the people involved, as well as a bibliography for those who wish to further study the period and the Declaration of Independence.  And of course Zappen provides construction drawings, details and techniques, as well as plenty of color photos, to guide you as you build your own faithful replica of the Declaration Desk.  The