burr conspiracy, 1805-1807

"In 1805 and 1806, Aaron Burr, former vice president of the newly formed American republic, traveled through the Trans-Appalachian West gathering support for a mysterious enterprise, for which he was arrested and tried for treason in 1807. This book explores the political and cultural forces that shaped how Americans made sense of the uncertain rumors and reports about Burr's intentions and movements, and examines what the resulting crisis reveals about their anxieties concerning the new nation's fragile union and uncertain republic."--Provided by publisher.

A parable of patriotism, written at the height of the Civil War, which tells the story of Philip Nolan, a young officer who, while on trial for misconduct, expresses a wish never to hear of the United States again, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life on board a ship, barred from any news of home.

Presents a comprehensive examination of Thomas Jefferson's contentious relationship with Aaron Burr, and describes Burr's controversial loss to Jefferson in 1801, his duel with Alexander Hamilton, and sensational trial for treason in his dealings with Spain.

A parable of patriotism, written at the height of the Civil War, which tells the story of Philip Nolan, a young officer who, while on trial for misconduct, expresses a wish never to hear of the United States again, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his life on board a ship, barred from any news of home.

Contains Edward Hale's "The Man Without a Country," in which an army officer, Aaron Burr, disowns his country; and "A Message to Garcia," by Elbert Hubbard, in which a Cuban war hero delivers President McKinley's letter to Garc?a, along with two additional essays by Hubbard.

Surveys the life of Aaron Burr, a hero of the American Revolution who later served as a senator from New York and Vice President under Jefferson, but who is best remembered for his duel with Alexander Hamilton.

Discusses the life of Aaron Burr and his duel with Alexander Hamilton.