A Collection Of Facts And Documents, Relative To The Death Of Major-General Alexander Hamilton (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428608290)

""A Collection of Facts and Documents, Relative to the Death of Major-General Alexander Hamilton"" is a book written by William Coleman that provides a detailed account of the events surrounding the death of Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton was a prominent figure in American history, serving as the first Secretary of the Treasury and playing a key role in shaping the nation's financial system. However, his life was tragically cut short when he was killed in a duel with Aaron Burr in 1804.Coleman's book is a compilation of various primary sources, including letters, newspaper articles, and legal documents, that shed light on the circumstances leading up to Hamilton's death. The book includes a detailed account of the duel itself, as well as the aftermath and the legal proceedings that followed. Additionally, Coleman provides background information on the personalities involved in the duel and the political climate of the time.Overall, ""A Collection of Facts and Documents, Relative to the Death of Major-General Alexander Hamilton"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this pivotal moment in American history. It provides a comprehensive and well-researched account of the events surrounding Hamilton's death, and offers insight into the political and social context of the time.With Comments: Together With The Various Orations, Sermons, And Eulogies That Have Been Published Or Written on His Life and Character.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.

Author: William Coleman
ISBN-10: 142860829X
ISBN-13: 9781428608290
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/15/2006
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d