Darien V3: Or The Merchant Prince, A Historical Romance (1852)

By Eliot Warburton

Book Overview

Darien V3: Or The Merchant Prince, A Historical Romance (1852) is a novel written by Eliot Warburton. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of a young Scottish merchant named William Paterson, who dreams of establishing a colony in the Isthmus of Panama. The novel follows Paterson's journey as he navigates the treacherous waters of politics, finance, and romance in pursuit of his dream.Along the way, Paterson encounters a cast of colorful characters, including the beautiful and headstrong Isabella, who becomes his love interest, and the cunning and ambitious Lord Bellomont, who seeks to undermine Paterson's plans. The novel also explores themes of imperialism, colonialism, and the clash of cultures as Paterson's vision for a new colony clashes with the interests of the Spanish and English empires.As a historical romance, Darien V3 is a blend of fact and fiction, weaving together real-life events and characters with the author's own imaginative flourishes. The book is the third volume in a trilogy, but can be read as a standalone novel. Overall, Darien V3 is a gripping tale of adventure, ambition, and romance set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in world history.In Three Volumes.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116724818X
• ISBN13: 9781167248184
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"