""Burr"" is a biographical book that tells the story of Colonel Aaron Burr, a prominent figure in American history. The book covers Burr's life from his heroic role in the American Revolution to his controversial tenure as Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson. The author, Elizabeth Brandon Stanton, delves into Burr's complex personality, exploring his ambition, political maneuvering, and personal relationships. The book also focuses on Burr's infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton and his subsequent ...
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""Burr"" is a biographical book that tells the story of Colonel Aaron Burr, a prominent figure in American history. The book covers Burr's life from his heroic role in the American Revolution to his controversial tenure as Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson. The author, Elizabeth Brandon Stanton, delves into Burr's complex personality, exploring his ambition, political maneuvering, and personal relationships. The book also focuses on Burr's infamous duel with Alexander Hamilton and his subsequent fall from grace. In 1807, Burr was arrested by order of President Jefferson in the Mississippi Territory on charges of treason, which is also covered in the book. Overall, ""Burr"" offers a comprehensive and fascinating look at one of America's most enigmatic historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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