The Price of Blood: An Extravaganza of New York Life in 1807 by Howard Pyle
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| Author | Pyle, Howard, 1853-1911 |
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| LoC No. | 99004299 |
| Title | The Price of Blood: An Extravaganza of New York Life in 1807 |
| Note | Illustrated by the author. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Price of Blood: An Extravaganza of New York Life in 1807" by Howard Pyle is a historical fiction novel written during the late 19th century. The book is set in New York City at the dawn of the 19th century, portraying the cosmopolitan society of the time. It chronicles the life of a young lawyer navigating a series of unusual and dangerous events tied to his clients, offering a blend of adventure and moral reflection. In this narrative, the protagonist, Nathaniel Griscombe, embarks on a tumultuous journey after being approached by a mysterious client who reveals that his life is in imminent danger due to a political conspiracy involving treasures hidden in a strongbox. Griscombe's subsequent encounters involve a cast of eccentric characters, including a game-playing East Indian nobleman and an emotionally tormented brother. Throughout the story, Griscombe must balance his duty to protect his clients, including a young woman oblivious to her father's tragic fate. The tale culminates in a dramatic unveiling of secrets and a quest for redemption as Griscombe grapples with the moral complexities of the circumstances he finds himself entangled in, ultimately leading to a surprising conclusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48521 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 33 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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