Blanche Of Brandywine Or September The Eleventh, 1777: A Romance (1846) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164589228)

Blanche of Brandywine or September the Eleventh, 1777: A Romance is a historical novel written by George Lippard and first published in 1846. The story is set during the American Revolutionary War and follows the life of a young woman named Blanche, who lives in the Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania. Blanche is a beautiful and virtuous young woman who falls in love with a young soldier named Henry Wharton. However, their love is threatened by the war, as Henry is a Patriot and Blanche's family are Loyalists. The novel explores the tensions and conflicts that arise between families and friends due to their differing loyalties during the war.The climax of the novel occurs on September 11, 1777, during the Battle of Brandywine, when Henry and Blanche's families find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict. The battle is described in vivid detail, and the novel portrays the devastating effects of war on both soldiers and civilians.Blanche of Brandywine is a romantic and patriotic novel that celebrates the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for American independence. It is also a poignant story of love and loyalty in the midst of war.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.

Author: George Lippard
ISBN-10: 1164589229
ISBN-13: 9781164589228
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 356
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.74d