02265cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500520014426400510019630000470024733600260029433700260032033800360034650000310038250800330041352013590044653400450180565300530185085600430190399900170194611593UtSlPG20260610133257.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHough, Emerson,d1857-192314aThe Purchase Price; Or, The Cause of Compromise 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-01  aE-text prepared by Al Haines  a"The Purchase Price; Or, The Cause of Compromise" by Emerson Hough is a historical novel penned during the early 20th century. The book centers around the intriguing character of Josephine St. Auban, a young woman caught up in the complexities of political tensions in a divided America, particularly concerning the contentious issue of slavery. As she embarks on a journey under the watchful eye of Captain Edward Carlisle, their interactions set the stage for a deeper exploration of ideals, loyalty, and the question of personal freedom amid societal constraints.  At the start of the narrative, we meet Josephine and Captain Carlisle aboard the river packet "Mount Vernon". Their conversation reveals their complicated relationship, as she oscillates between defiant prisoner and clever conversationalist, while he grapples with his duty as her military escort. Tension builds as they discuss the implications of her situation, hinting at political intrigue and the potential for escape. Entering their world are additional figures such as Senator Dunwody, who adds another layer of complication with his interest in Josephine. This prelude sets the tone for an unfolding drama filled with themes of captivity, power dynamics, and the struggle for self-determination in a society on the brink of turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- 1815-1861 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11593  c53039d53039