The American Studies department congratulates Professor Lou Masur on the publication of his new book, A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison, and the Forging of a Friendship. The book examines a storied friendship between two of America's founders, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison--one that endured for fifty years--and the roadtrip that forged it.
"Brisk and learned, engaging, and illuminating, Louis Masur's A Journey North takes us along on one of the great road trips in American history. We can never know too much about the Founders, and this excellent book is a wonderful contribution to the ongoing project of understanding how our nation came to be."
-- Jon Meacham, Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power