Lives and Times

Lives And Times: Four Informal Biographies is a book written by Meade Minnigerode that provides an in-depth look at the lives of four historical figures: Stephen Jumel, William Eaton, Theodosia Burr, and Edmond Charles Genet. The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on one of the four individuals.The first section is dedicated to Stephen Jumel, a prominent merchant who lived during the 18th and 19th centuries. The author explores Jumel's life, including his rise to success as a merchant and his marriage to the famous socialite Eliza Jumel.The second section of the book is dedicated to William Eaton, a hero of the Barbary Wars who led a daring expedition to overthrow the ruler of Tripoli. The author delves into Eaton's life, including his military career and his role in the Barbary Wars.The third section of the book focuses on Theodosia Burr, the daughter of the famous politician Aaron Burr. The author examines Theodosia's life, including her education, her marriage, and her involvement in politics.The final section of the book is dedicated to Edmond Charles Genet, a French diplomat who played a significant role in the early years of the United States. The author explores Genet's life, including his involvement in the French Revolution and his time as a diplomat in the United States.Overall, Lives And Times: Four Informal Biographies offers readers a fascinating look into the lives of four historical figures who played significant roles in the history of the United States. Through the author's engaging writing style and thorough research, readers are transported back in time to learn about the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of these remarkable individuals.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.