Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History
- ISBN-10
- 159643998X
- ISBN-13
- 9781596439986
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-10-13
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Author
- Don Brown
Description
The most famous duel in American history dramatized by leading nonfiction picture book illustrator, Don Brown. Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were both fierce patriots during the Revolutionary War, but the politics of the young United States of America put them in constant conflict. Their extraordinary story of bitter fighting and resentment culminates in their famous duel. For young patriots who may not yet know the shocking and tragic story, Aaron and Alexander captures the spirit of these two great men who so valiantly served their country and ultimately allowed their pride and ego to cause their demise.
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