Burr: Colonel Aaron Burr, Hero Of The Revolution, Ex-Vice-President Of The United States, Traitor Arrested By Order Of President Jefferson 1807 In Mis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432628789)

""Burr"" is a historical biography written by Elizabeth Brandon Stanton that details the life of Colonel Aaron Burr. The book covers Burr's early life, his involvement in the American Revolution, his rise to political power as Vice President of the United States, and his eventual downfall as a result of his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to overthrow the government. The book also explores Burr's controversial personal life, including his relationships with women and his dueling history. Throughout the book, Stanton presents a balanced portrayal of Burr, examining both his positive contributions to American history and his darker moments. The book concludes with Burr's arrest by order of President Thomas Jefferson in 1807 in the Mississippi Territory, marking the end of his political career and the beginning of his legacy as a traitor. Overall, ""Burr"" offers a comprehensive and engaging look at one of America's most complex 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.

Author: Elizabeth Brandon Stanton
ISBN-10: 143262878X
ISBN-13: 9781432628789
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d