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Aaron and Alexander: The Most Famous Duel in American History

Don Brown, illustrated by Don Brown

This illustrated account tells of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, two influential figures in early United States history. Their conflict escalates into a duel with fatal consequences. The book presents the encounter as part of the story of these political figures and includes dramatic watercolor illustrations. Notes and a bibliography accompany the account, providing context for the historical event and the two men at its center.

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Themes
Government And Civics · History · War And Conflict
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Scholastic
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9781338136395
Language
English
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