| Author |
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 |
| Editor |
Davis, Matthew L. (Matthew Livingston), 1773-1850 |
| Title |
Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Volume 1.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Marvin Hodges, Stan Goodman, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Volume 1" by Aaron Burr is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work provides a detailed exploration of the life of Aaron Burr, whose experiences range from his early childhood in a prominent family to his contentious political career and military service during the American Revolutionary War. As a significant figure in American history, Burr's insights and reflections on his life, including his relationships and interactions with notable contemporaries, are central to this memoir. The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Aaron Burr's lineage, focusing on his grandparents and parents, which establishes the background that shaped his character and ambitions. It recounts Burr's early life, including significant moments such as being entrusted to various guardians after the loss of his parents and his restless spirit exhibited through multiple attempts to escape from care and authority. Early education at Princeton College and experiences in the military realm manifest his determination, intellect, and personal struggles, foreshadowing his future complexities as an influential yet controversial figure in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives
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| Subject |
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
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| Subject |
Vice-Presidents -- United States -- Biography
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1809
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| Subject |
New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7850 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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