A Dream of Empire; Or, the House of Blennerhassett

A Dream of Empire; Or, the House of Blennerhassett is a historical novel by William Henry Venable, written in the early 20th century. Set in the early 1800s, it follows the Blennerhassett family, particularly the eccentric Harman Blennerhassett, against the backdrop of the American frontier. The narrative explores themes of exploration, politics, and personal ambition, vividly depicting life along the Ohio River during a transformative period in American history.