Cipher/Code of Dishonor; Aaron Burr, an American Enigma

Based on facts little known or revealed elsewhere Clark, the author, advances a theory novel to American History that Aaron Burr was a loyalist throughout his life, even during the Revolutionary War, wherein he is most commonly thought an American hero. Using genealogy, land deeds and leases Clark finds connections to the British hitherto ignored by Historians. This book is not a rehash of current accepted American history. His interpretation of Aaron Burr's own coded letters in his published Memoirs fall in neatly with this theory. He gives new political meaning to the duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton beyond a trifling slight. He even points the reader toward an interpretation of current events with roots in the Loyalist American cause. This book will make you think that history may still be ripe for reinterpretation.

I read this book through in one sitting because it covered strikingly different ground from that in standard history books. Translating Burr's ciphered letters for the first time and relating them to events of the era, the author has uncovered Burr's collaboration with the British during the Revolution and his subsequent intentions to undermine the fledgling American democracy. Using original land deeds of the era as evidence, the author presents a powerful rationale for Burr's misdeeds. This is a thought provoking work to read and discuss with others who enjoy history and its rogue protagonists.

This is nonfiction at its best. New, stimulating thought process brings the reader into another world of American History never seen or heard before. To think that for 250 years American History has overlooked what this author reveals in published letters of the man himself. Hollywood could not write a better spy movie script. This book brings the reader into the present by following his nose and deductive reasoning. Who would have thought old Aaron Burr could touch our lives today.

Unbelievable. I was looking for a book to read to pass the time during a vacation at my parent's place. My dad (history buff) would enjoy reading this book even if I didn't have anything more than a basic high school class understanding of the American Revolutionary War. Wow, was I shocked at the interesting and intriguing facts and perspectives the author revealed on the loyalists, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, as well as the land holdings of the Trinity Church. I could NOT put this book down. I have never read nor heard of such a juicy bit of information on the beginnings of our Country and the Loyalists who tried to thwart the efforts of the Rebels. Thank God for Alexander Hamilton. If Aaron Burr was allowed to act on his sneaky little ways, we wouldn't be where we are today as citizens of the United States, but rather we would be citizens of Great Britain.