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""A Forgotten Duel,"" recounts the details of a deadly encounter that took place in Rhode Island on March 31, 1806, between William Austin of Charlestown and James Henderson Elliot of Boston. This meticulously researched account sheds light on the social customs and codes of honor prevalent in the early 19th century. Delving into the circumstances that led to the duel, the book examines the motivations and backgrounds of the two men involved, offering a glimpse into the lives of individuals living in a pivotal era of American history. This narrative will appeal to anyone interested in the history of dueling, early American history, or the social history of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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