Name: A Dream of Empire; Or, The House of Blennerhassett
Author: William Henry Venable
ISBN: 978-1519641533

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A Dream of Empire; Or, The House of Blennerhassett

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I. AN ECCENTRIC VISITOR. It was the first of May, and the sun had passed the noon line in a bright sky, causing the shadow of Peter Taylor to fall east of north and infusing his substance with the delightful languor called Spring Fever. Leaning upon ... Read more

I. AN ECCENTRIC VISITOR. It was the first of May, and the sun had passed the noon line in a bright sky, causing the shadow of Peter Taylor to fall east of north and infusing his substance with the delightful languor called Spring Fever. Leaning upon an idle spade, Peter watched the lazy motions of a negro slave whom he had directed to trim a level lawn ornamented with flowerbeds. The English origin of the overseer was revealed by his looks and in his speech. "Scipio, 'ave you 'oed the corn?" "No, boss, but I's jes' gwine to ten' to it right away." "Well, make 'aste. Daniel and Ransom can 'elp you, and tell Honest Moses [...]. Less

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William Henry Venable

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William Henry Venable (April 29, 1836 – 1920) was an American author and educator. He was born in Warren County, Ohio. He began to teach at seventeen years of age, and during his vacations attend...

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