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Famous American Duels

Famous American Duels

Seitz, Don C.

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesUnited States Politics

ISBN10: 1432617125
ISBN13: 9781432617127
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 30 2004
Pages: 388
Weight: 1.62
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Famous American Duels is a historical book written by Don C. Seitz. The book explores the culture of dueling in America, which was prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries. The author describes the most famous duels that took place in America, including the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, which resulted in Hamilton's death. Other notable duels discussed in the book include the duel between Andrew Jackson and Charles Dickinson, the duel between Stephen Decatur and James Barron, and the duel between David Broderick and David Terry. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to each duel, the participants involved, and the aftermath of the duels. Seitz also examines the social and political factors that contributed to the popularity of dueling during this time period. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in American history, politics, and culture.1929. With some account of the causes that led up to them and the men engaged. Seitz writes that the narratives he has gathered in this volume are filled with thrills and foolishness. In spite of the progress of civilization, the duel survived well up into the latter part of the last century in the United States. Contents: The Duello; The Code; Henry Phillips vs. Benjamin Woodbridge; William Whately vs. John Temple; Philip Hamilton vs. George I. Eacker; Aaron Burr vs. Alexander Hamilton; William H. Crawford vs. General John Clark; Andrew Jackson vs. Charles Dickinson; Andrew Jackson vs. the Two Bentons; Thomas H. Benton vs. Charles Lucas; James Barron vs. Stephen Decatur; Henry Clay vs. John Randolph; William J. Graves vs. Jonathan Cilley; Thomas F. Marshall vs. James Watson Webb; Thomas L. Clingman vs. William L. Yancey; and David S. Terry vs. David C. Broderick. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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