Over the summer, WorldNetDaily columnist Ellis Washington wrote a series of columns based on David Barton’s new book, “The Jefferson Lies.” In one column, Washington called Barton’s book “outstanding,” adding that he “has once again presented an opus that shines the light of truth on the lies and propaganda of atheism, progressivism, liberalism, humanism and secular elites who possess a venal hatred for American exceptionalism.” In a later column, Washington called Barton’s book “revelatory.”
Now Washington will have to call Barton’s book something else: discredited.
Barton’s publisher, Thomas Nelson, has withdrawn “The Jefferson Lies” from sale, concluding that the book contained material that was “not adequately supported”:
In a statement on Friday, Thomas Nelson said it “was contacted by a number of people expressing concerns about the book. We took all of those concerns seriously, tried to sort out matters of opinion or interpretation, and in the course of our review learned that there were some historical details included in the book that were not adequately supported.” The publisher decided to withdraw the book last week but didn’t disclose it at that time.
[…]Casey Harrell, a spokeswoman for Thomas Nelson, declined to say how many copies are in print. “We are in the process of recalling all copies,” she said.
Thomas Nelson also said it has ended its publishing relationship with Mr. Barton and that it has reverted the rights to the book back to him.
At this writing, Barton’s book is still available in the WND online store, and WND has not reported on the book’s withdrawal.