A Few Of Hamilton's Letters Including His Description Of The Great West Indian Hurricane Of 1772 (1903)

""A Few of Hamilton's Letters"" is a book that contains selected letters written by Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The book, edited by Gertrude Atherton and originally published in 1903, includes Hamilton's vivid description of the Great West Indian Hurricane of 1772, which he witnessed as a young boy growing up on the island of St. Croix. The hurricane had a profound impact on Hamilton, and his detailed account of the devastation caused by the storm provides a unique perspective on this historic event. In addition to the hurricane letters, the book includes other letters written by Hamilton on a variety of topics, offering insight into his life and thoughts. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of the United States and the Caribbean.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.