Empery: A Story Of Love And Battle In Rupert's Land (1913)
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ISBN10: 1164633392
ISBN13: 9781164633396
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164633396
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Empery: A Story Of Love And Battle In Rupert�������s Land is a historical fiction novel written by Samuel Alexander White and first published in 1913. The story is set in the 18th century in the region of Rupert's Land, which was a vast territory in the northern part of North America that was controlled by the Hudson's Bay Company.The novel follows the life of a young Scottish trader named Angus McLeod, who arrives in Rupert's Land to work for the Hudson's Bay Company. Angus falls in love with a beautiful Metis woman named Marie, but their relationship is threatened by the ongoing conflict between the French and British forces in the region.As Angus becomes more involved in the battles between the two nations, he must also navigate the complex political landscape of Rupert's Land, which includes tensions between the British and the indigenous peoples of the region. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, including fur traders, soldiers, and Native American chiefs.Empery is a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and political intrigue, set against the backdrop of a fascinating period in North American history. White's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people of Rupert's Land bring the story to life, and his engaging prose makes for a compelling read. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Canada and the fur trade, as well as fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.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.
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