For a long time the editors of the Modern Library have sought a volume of Jefferson's works which would be both comprehensive in terms of his prolific literary output and representative of his contribution to liberal thought. Within the scope of this book of almost 800 pages are to be found the Autobiography, which includes the original and revised versions of the Declaration of Independence; the complete Anas; the Travel Journals; the Essay on Anglo-Saxon; Biographical Sketches of Famous Men; Notes on Virginia; and a generous collection of Letters.