{"product_id":"9781608933877","title":"New England Must Not Be Trampled On: The Tragic Death of Jonathan Cilley","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn February 24, 1838, Maine congressman Jonathan Cilley was killed in Maryland by another congressman from Kentucky in one of the last duels to take place in the United States. At the time, dueling was not illegal, but Cilley's death was still a shock to the nation. Before the duel, which was fought with rifles at less than one hundred paces, Cilley is believed to have said, \"New England must not be trampled on.\" He fought for the honor of his name, the honor of his home state, and the stout patriotism he had held all his life. This revealing biography considers Cilley's short life: his early years in New Hampshire, his time at Bowdoin College and friendship with Nathaniel Hawthorne, his marriage and political life, the events that caused him to accept the duel challenge, and the duel itself, with its tragic aftermath. It also provides an intriguing glimpse into the politics of nineteenth-century America and the history of dueling within this country.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Down East Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47036525707504,"sku":"9781608933877","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781608933877_p0.jpg?v=1769902862","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781608933877","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}