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A Dream of Empire: Or The House of Blennerhassett is a historical novel written by William Henry Venable and published in 1901. The book is set in the early 19th century and tells the story of Harman Blennerhassett, an Irish aristocrat who emigrates to America and builds a lavish estate on an island in the Ohio River. Blennerhassett becomes involved in a plot to create a new empire in the western frontier, which ultimately leads to his downfall. The novel explores themes of ambition, power, and the corrupting influence of wealth. It is based on real historical events and characters, including…mehr

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A Dream of Empire: Or The House of Blennerhassett is a historical novel written by William Henry Venable and published in 1901. The book is set in the early 19th century and tells the story of Harman Blennerhassett, an Irish aristocrat who emigrates to America and builds a lavish estate on an island in the Ohio River. Blennerhassett becomes involved in a plot to create a new empire in the western frontier, which ultimately leads to his downfall. The novel explores themes of ambition, power, and the corrupting influence of wealth. It is based on real historical events and characters, including Aaron Burr, who was involved in the conspiracy to create the empire. Venable's writing style is descriptive and engaging, drawing readers into the world of early America and the complex political and social issues of the time. A Dream of Empire: Or The House of Blennerhassett is a compelling historical novel that offers a vivid portrayal of a fascinating period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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