{"product_id":"the-great-american-rascal-the-turbulent-life-of-aaron-burr-9781800550957","title":"The Great American Rascal: The Turbulent Life of Aaron Burr","description":"\u003cb\u003eOn July 11th, 1804, Aaron Burr faced and killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese two men have received new interest following the success of Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit musical, \u003ci\u003eHamilton\u003c\/i\u003e, but who was the real Aaron Burr?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNoel B. Gerson uncovers the rise of a man who lost his father at the age of one, entered Princeton as a sophomore at thirteen, took part in Colonel Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec, became a national hero for saving an entire brigade from capture during the New York Campaign, and after the war rose to become a leading figure in New York politics, becoming vice-president in 1800 before the infamous duel occurred four years later. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYet, the story of Aaron Burr does not end there. Gerson goes on to expose the rest of his long and turbulent life, providing insight into the western conspiracy, the trial for treason, and his struggle to return to America after four years of self-imposed exile in Europe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book is an engrossing biography of one of the most notorious figures in the history of the United States. It is an ideal read for those who wish to find out more about a person who could have been one of the greatest of Americans, in an age of giants, but whose personal flaws ultimately led to his demise. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Very interesting reading... it runs with the speed of a novel and the vividness of phrase of an acute commentator... Meant to be read... and boy, is it readable!\" - \u003ci\u003eBestsellers\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The extraordinary vitality and charm of Burr come through in this swift-moving and wholly admirable book.\" - \u003ci\u003eChristian Science Monitor\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Moves faster than most historical novels because Burr was quicker and more unbelievable than most fictional heroes... an enjoyable, lively account of a fascinating figure.\" - \u003ci\u003eMankind Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An absorbing biography of the Revolutionary war hero... the author portrays Burr as a brilliant man with an overwhelming ego and charm to match - a con man, forger, sharpshooting bully mistrusted by Washington and Jefferson, yet able to rise to high office in a career that occasionally suggests some modern parallels.\" - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-1356663\"\u003eNoel B. Gerson\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sapere Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/04\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 286\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781800550957\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1800550952\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BIO\"\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Autobiography\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BIO010000\"\u003ePolitical\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sapere Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42669076775149,"sku":"9781800550957","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_fc584280-35d5-4870-b3f1-0b5c5bb5c95e.jpg?v=1649466460","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/the-great-american-rascal-the-turbulent-life-of-aaron-burr-9781800550957","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}