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100	1		_aVenable, William Henry, _d1836-1920
245	1	2	_aA Dream of Empire; Or, The House of Blennerhassett
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-07-16
508			_aProduced by Roger Frank, Carolyn Bottomley and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBlennerhassett, Harman, 1765-1831 -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18840
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