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The Manhattan Well Murder

History on Trial

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The Intersection of Dueling and Justice in Early America

Exploring the prevalence of dueling in early America through the lens of Levi Weeks' murder trial, involving numerous lawyers and court officials, including Aaron Burr and Rockholst Livingston. The chapter delves into societal attitudes towards dueling deaths and the decline of dueling in American culture.

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