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The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr
Written by H. W. Brands
Narrated by Chris Sorensen
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One of the nation's most respected historians and a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, H.W. Brands has the rare gift of investing historical narrative with unmatched verve and insight. The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr sheds light on the life of the third vice president of the United States, a man who is perhaps best known for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Extremely touching collection of correspondence between Burr and his daughter