| Author |
Venable, William Henry, 1836-1920 |
| Title |
A Dream of Empire; Or, The House of Blennerhassett
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank, Carolyn Bottomley and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"A Dream of Empire; Or, The House of Blennerhassett" by William Henry Venable is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the Blennerhassett family and their experiences, particularly focusing on the eccentric figure of Harman Blennerhassett in the backdrop of the budding American frontier. The story unfolds in the early 1800s, incorporating themes of exploration, politics, and personal ambition set against the rich tapestry of early American life. At the start of the novel, the narrative introduces us to Peter Taylor, the overseer of Blennerhassett Island, as he supervises the labor of his slaves in a beautifully described spring landscape. Soon, an eccentric visitor named Plutarch Byle stumbles onto the scene, leading to humorous and engaging interactions as he meets Peter and then Harman Blennerhassett. This opening sets up the stage for character introductions and the interconnectedness between these individuals, hinting at the complexities of their lives and the consequences of their ambitions in a rapidly changing society. The style is rich in descriptions and offers a vivid illustration of life along the Ohio River during this transformative period in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Blennerhassett, Harman, 1765-1831 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18840 |
| Release Date |
Jul 16, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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