02241cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000360012824500690016426400510023330000470028433600260033133700260035733800360038350000310041950800900045052012550054053400450179565300270184085600430186799900170191051911UtSlPG20260610134209.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08005600  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE3001 aLewis, Alfred Henry,d1857-191413aAn American Patrician, or The Story of Aaron Burr :bIllustrated 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-05-01  aProduced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive  a"An American Patrician, or The Story of Aaron Burr" by Alfred Henry Lewis is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and character of Aaron Burr, a prominent figure in early American history, exploring his ambitions, relationships, and the societal context of his time. In this opening portion, we are introduced to a young Aaron Burr, who displays a complex mix of charm, egotism, and rebelliousness, while he grapples with the expectations placed upon him by figures like Reverend Dr. Bellamy.  At the start of the narrative, the focus is on Dr. Bellamy and his earnest concerns for Burr, as he attempts to guide him towards a life of ministry, highlighting Burr's apparent disinterest in the pulpit and his ambition for a life filled with adventure and military glory. Bursting with self-confidence and perceived superiority, Burr firmly rejects this path, favoring the pursuit of law and martial engagement instead. The chapter unfolds with Burr's sharp dialogue, demonstrating his sharp wit and fervent desire for individual meaning and power, ultimately setting the stage for his development and tragic trajectory in the political landscape of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBurr, Aaron, 1756-183640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51911  c92745d92745