Amesbury Public Library

20 fun facts about Aaron Burr, M. H. Seeley

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20 fun facts about Aaron Burr, M. H. Seeley
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrationsmaps
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
20 fun facts about Aaron Burr
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
965781499
Responsibility statement
M. H. Seeley
Series statement
Fun fact file: founding fathers
Summary
Aaron Burr is likely best known as the person who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel, but there's so much more to this Founding Father's life. For starters, most people don't know that he almost became president! He was also charged with treason. This book full of fun facts takes history buffs deep into the life of one of the most interesting Founding Fathers, presenting a unique biography that provides color to a life led at the birth of America. The book also focuses on Burr s political career and explains why he killed Hamilton in a duel in New Jersey, forever changing American history
Table Of Contents
Aaron Burr, sir -- Burr's big brain -- All for one, one for all -- Washington, shmashington -- All free men -- Bank on it -- And the winner is? -- Honor over all -- I fought the law -- The Burr conspiracy -- The Theodosias -- Ladies and gentlemen -- Hero or villain? -- Glossary
Target audience
juvenile
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Twenty fun facts about Aaron Burr
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