Alexander Hamilton

by William Wise

Overview

The Grange, an almost forgotten New York City museum, was once the home of Alexander Hamilton. Here he settled with his family, hopeful of enjoying a quiet middle age. Here, two years later, he made his will, and wrote a farewell letter to his wife. Early the next morning, he rode off to fight a duel with Aaron Burr. The owner of The Grange did not return. Soon, the shutters of the house were closed. And closed as well was the last chapter in the life of a great and controversial American.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780595187942
Publisher:	iUniverse, Incorporated
Publication date:	07/01/2001
Pages:	196
Product dimensions:	5.56(w) x 8.54(h) x 0.51(d)

Table of Contents

1.	On Nevis and St. Croix	11
2.	Cruger & Company	17
3.	The First Command	24
4.	The Hurricane	31
5.	The "Hurricane Letter"	36
6.	First Days in America	42
7.	College Days	47
8.	The War Clouds Gather	53
9.	Captain Hamilton and Major Burr	62
10.	At the Front	70
11.	The Beginning of a Statesman	77
12.	The "Little Lion"	83
13.	The "Hero of Saratoga"	89
14.	A Player of Many Roles	99
15.	A Plan for the Country	107
16.	Marriage-and a Quarrel	113
17.	The War's End	120
18.	A New Career	125
19.	The Great Convention	132
20.	The Federalist Essays	140
21.	The Fight in Poughkeepsie	147
22.	Secretary of the Treasury	153
23.	Political Struggles	161
24.	Declining Years	167
25.	Last Meeting with Burr	174
	Bibliography	185
	Index	187

Editorial Reviews

An enlightening look into Alexander Hamilton's life...He seemed destined for tragedy and greatness from birth.

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