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The Tragedy Of The Deserted Isle: A Chronicle Of The Burr And Blennerhassett Conspiracy (1909)

The Tragedy Of The Deserted Isle: A Chronicle Of The Burr And Blennerhassett Conspiracy (1909)

Wood, Warren

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Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1163986550
ISBN13: 9781163986554
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 422
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Tragedy of the Deserted Isle is a historical account of the infamous Burr and Blennerhassett conspiracy in the early 19th century. Written by Warren Wood and published in 1909, the book chronicles the events leading up to the conspiracy and its eventual downfall.The book begins by introducing the main players in the conspiracy, including Aaron Burr, a former vice president of the United States, and Harman Blennerhassett, a wealthy landowner who provided financial support for Burr's plans. Wood then delves into the details of the conspiracy, which involved Burr's plot to establish a new empire in the western territories of the United States.Wood describes how Burr and his supporters planned to recruit a private army to seize control of the Mississippi River and establish a new nation in the west. However, their plans were discovered by the government, and Burr was arrested and charged with treason. Blennerhassett, who had provided financial support for the conspiracy, was also arrested and tried for his involvement.The Tragedy of the Deserted Isle provides a detailed account of the trial and the events that led up to it. Wood describes the political climate of the time, as well as the personal motivations of the key players in the conspiracy. He also explores the public reaction to the trial and the impact it had on the political landscape of the United States.Overall, The Tragedy of the Deserted Isle is a fascinating historical account of a little-known conspiracy that had far-reaching consequences. Wood's detailed research and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States in the early 19th century.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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