A Forgotten Duel Fought In Rhode Island Between William Austin, Of Charlestown And James Henderson Elliot, Of Boston, March 31, 1806 (1914)

""A Forgotten Duel Fought In Rhode Island Between William Austin, Of Charlestown And James Henderson Elliot, Of Boston, March 31, 1806"" is a historical account of a little-known duel that took place in Rhode Island in the early 19th century. The book is written by Walter Austin, a descendant of one of the duelists, and was originally published in 1914. The duel was fought between William Austin, a prominent lawyer from Charlestown, and James Henderson Elliot, a wealthy merchant from Boston. The two men had a longstanding rivalry that culminated in a heated argument at a dinner party. As was common at the time, the men decided to settle their dispute with a duel.The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the duel, including the social and political climate of the time. It also describes the duel itself, which took place on a remote island in Narragansett Bay. The author draws on family letters and other primary sources to provide a vivid and engaging narrative of this forgotten piece of history.In addition to the story of the duel, the book also explores the broader context of dueling in early America. It examines the cultural and legal attitudes towards dueling, as well as the social and political implications of the practice. Overall, ""A Forgotten Duel Fought In Rhode Island"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a forgotten chapter of American history.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.