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100 1 _aLewis, Alfred Henry,
_d1857-1914
245 1 3 _aAn American Patrician, or The Story of Aaron Burr :
_bIllustrated
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBurr, Aaron, 1756-1836
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51911
999 _c92745
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