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The two duelists stood ten paces apart, pistols ready. Not a leaf stirred in the summer haze. Then, at the signal, a shot broke the silence sharply—the fatal shot which ended the life of one of America's greatest statesmen and ruined the career of another who might have been just as great. The men were Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr and their duel was destined to become one of the most famous in history.

Though the details of the duel are well known, few of us are aware of the whole fascinating story behind this tragic encounter. How could two such men, once the friendliest of neighbors, have turned into such bitter enemies?

Authors Anna and Russel Crouse answer this puzzling question in their engrossing and exciting book. Against the colorful background of the Revolutionary War, the turbulent days of our early Republic, and the bustling life of Old New York, they have traced the story of Hamilton and Burr from childhood to their final disastrous meeting.

It is a vivid re-creation of a lively period in our history and the reader will gain a better understanding of the founding of many of our political and government institutions and the part both Hamilton and Burr played in establishing them.

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Russel Crouse

Russel Crouse

1893 - 1966
American
Russel Crouse began as a newspaper man, then became a playwright. In collaboration with Howard Lindsay he has written many successful plays, includi... See more
Anna Erskine Crouse

Anna Erskine Crouse

1916 - 2013
American
Anna Erskine Crouse is the daughter of the late John Erskine, distinguished author and educator. In the theatre she was production assistant to Josh... See more
Walter Franklin Buehr

Walter Franklin Buehr

1897 - 1971
American
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Plumfield Moms Podcast
Podcast

Landmark Books: What They Are and Why They Matter
Released in 2022 by Plumfield Moms Podcast
Available formats: Streaming Audio
Length: 52 min.
View on the Plumfield Moms Podcast site

Two-part episode hosted by Podcast Moms with guests Sandy Hall (Hall's Living Library), Jill Morgan (Purple House Press), and Tanya Arnold (Biblioguides) where they discuss the Landmark series, how they came to be and why they are worth adding to a home library.