Blanche Of Brandywine Or September The Eleventh, 1777: A Romance (1846)

Blanche of Brandywine or September the Eleventh, 1777: A Romance is a historical fiction novel written by George Lippard in 1846. The story is set during the American Revolutionary War and follows the life of the main character, Blanche, a young woman living in Pennsylvania. Blanche is a loyalist and is deeply in love with her cousin, Harry. However, Harry is a patriot and is fighting for the American cause. The two lovers are torn apart by the war, and Blanche is forced to choose between her love for Harry and her loyalty to the British Crown. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the battles and events that took place during the Revolutionary War, including the Battle of Brandywine, which took place on September 11, 1777. The story also explores the themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism, as well as the struggles of ordinary people during a time of war. Blanche of Brandywine or September the Eleventh, 1777: A Romance was one of the most popular novels of its time and was praised for its historical accuracy and its portrayal of the human cost of war. The novel has since become a classic of American literature and is still widely read and studied today.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.