02466cam a22003613u 4500 7852 UtSlPG 20260610133213.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Complete Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-04-01 Produced by Marvin Hodges, Stan Goodman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Complete" by Aaron Burr is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book provides an introspective look into the life of Colonel Aaron Burr, a prominent figure in early American history, exploring his political ambitions, military service, and personal relationships, while also reflecting on the complexities of his character and his relationships with other key historical figures. The opening portion of the memoir begins with a preface from Matthew L. Davis, who was closely acquainted with Burr for over 40 years. Davis discusses the circumstances under which he was prompted to write Burr's memoirs, emphasizing Burr's desire for an accurate account of his life, free from embellishments. This introduction sets the stage for a detailed recounting of Burr’s early life, including his lineage, education at Princeton, and initial military experiences during the Revolutionary War. Readers gain insight into his character, formative years, and the moral and intellectual influences that shaped him, hinting at the larger historical narrative that will unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 Vice-Presidents -- United States -- Biography United States -- Politics and government -- 1789-1809 New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865 Davis, Matthew L. (Matthew Livingston), 1773-1850 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7852 49841 49841