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100 1 _aAtherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn,
_d1857-1948
245 1 4 _aThe Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-22
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Conqueror: Being the True and Romantic Story of Alexander Hamilton" by Gertrude Franklin Atherton is a historical account written during the early 20th century. This work aims to dramatize the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's Founding Fathers, by weaving together factual history and an imaginative narrative that explores his character and the context of his times. The opening of the book introduces readers to the island of Nevis in the 18th century, setting the stage for Hamilton’s origins and the world he was born into. It details the socio-political landscape of Nevis, highlighting the wealth and prominence of its planters, while also hinting at Hamilton's humble beginnings. The narrative begins with the life of Rachael Fawcett, Hamilton's mother, illustrating her challenging marriage and determination to create a better life for her children amidst the societal expectations of the time. The opening culminates in Rachael giving birth to Alexander in a tumultuous environment, indicating the impactful confluence of his family's struggles and the vibrant yet harsh realities of colonial life that would shape his extraordinary path. This juxtaposition of a character-driven narrative with historical context sets up a vivid portrayal of Hamilton as a complex figure molded by both adversity and opportunity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13246
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