""The Tragedy of the Deserted Isle"" is a historical account of the infamous Burr and Blennerhassett conspiracy in the early 19th century. Written by Warren Wood and published in 1909, the book chronicles the events leading up to the conspiracy and its eventual downfall.The book begins by introducing the main players in the conspiracy, including Aaron Burr, a former vice president of the United States, and Harman Blennerhassett, a wealthy landowner...