"Duel!: Burr and Hamilton's Deadly War of Words" by Dennis Brindell Fradin explores the intense rivalry between two of America's founding figures, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Set against the backdrop of early American politics, the narrative delves into their escalating conflict fueled by ideological differences and personal animosities. As their clash unfolds through heated correspondence and public debates, tensions rise, ultimately leading to the infamous duel in 1804 that changed both their lives. The book captures the fervor of a young nation on the brink of defining its identity, highlighting how personal vendettas can shape historical events. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

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There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Walker & Company .

Larry Day is the award-winning illustrator of over twenty-five picture books, both fiction and nonfiction. He was born and raised in Gibson City, Illinois, where he flunked high school art before becoming a storyboard artist and picture book illustrator. Day currently lives in Illinois with his wife, author Miriam Busch. Judith and Dennis Fradin have published over 150 books for children. They have won many awards, most recently a Jefferson Cup Honor for their book 5, 000 Miles to Freedom (National Geographic, 2006). Their most recent National Geographic titles were Hurricanes and Volcanoes in the Witness to Disaster series. They live in Chicago, IL.