Publisher's Synopsis
A Dream of Empire: Or The House of Blennerhassett is a historical novel written by William Henry Venable and published in 1901. The book tells the story of Harman Blennerhassett, an Irish aristocrat who moves to America with his wife and children in the late 18th century. Blennerhassett becomes fascinated with the idea of creating a utopian society on an island in the Ohio River, and he invests a large amount of his fortune in the project.As Blennerhassett's dream of empire begins to take shape, he attracts the attention of Aaron Burr, the former Vice President of the United States, who is plotting to create his own independent nation in the western territories. Burr sees Blennerhassett's island as the perfect location for his scheme, and he convinces Blennerhassett to support him financially and politically.The novel follows Blennerhassett's journey as he becomes increasingly involved in Burr's plot, and as he begins to realize the true nature of Burr's intentions. The story is set against the backdrop of the political and social upheaval of the early 19th century, and it explores themes of ambition, power, and the American Dream.Overall, A Dream of Empire: Or The House of Blennerhassett is a gripping historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of 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.
