An American Colonel : Kessinger Publishing : 9781165924578 : 1165924579 : 10 Sep 2010 : ""An American Colonel"" is a historical novel written by Jere Clemens and first published in 1900. The book tells the story of Colonel John Maynard, a fictional American soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War. Maynard is a complex character who is torn between his loyalty to his country and his personal relationships with two of the most famous figures of the era: Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Revolutionary War and the political turmoil that followed. Maynard's story takes the reader through some of the most exciting and dangerous times in American history, including the Battle of Saratoga and the climactic Battle of Yorktown.Throughout the book, Maynard finds himself caught up in the intense rivalry between Burr and Hamilton, two of the most influential and controversial figures of the era. The tension between these two men plays a significant r