"Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Volume 1" by Aaron Burr is an early 19th-century biography that chronicles the life of Aaron Burr, charting his journey from his privileged upbringing to his notable participation in the American Revolutionary War and his controversial political career. The memoir illuminates the pivotal events and relationships that molded Burr, featuring recollections of his youth, his lineage, and the profound influence of his family. The narrative highlights Burr's determined character, illustrated through his academic pursuits at Princeton and his early displays of independence, capturing his transformation into a key, yet debated, figure in the nation's history.
Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Volume 1.
By Aaron Burr
From a restless youth escaping guardians to a determined soldier and politician, this is the personal story of a man who shaped American history.
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About the AuthorAaron Burr Jr. was an American politician, businessman, lawyer, and Founding Father who served as the third vice president of the United States from 1801 to 1805 during Thomas Jefferson's first presidential term. He founded the Manhattan Company on September 1, 1799. Burr is remembered for his famous personal and political conflict with Alexander Hamilton, which culminated in the Burr–Hamilton duel in Weehawken, New Jersey, on July 11, 1804. Burr mortally wounded Hamilton, who died from his wounds the following day.
Aaron Burr Jr. was an American politician, businessman, lawyer, and Founding Father who served as the third vice president of the United States from 1801 to 1805 during Thomas Jefferson's first presidential term. He founded the Manhattan Company on September 1, 1799. Burr is remembered for his famous personal and political conflict with Alexander Hamilton, which culminated in the Burr–Hamilton duel in Weehawken, New Jersey, on July 11, 1804. Burr mortally wounded Hamilton, who died from his wounds the following day.
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