Empery: A Story of Love and Battle in Rupert’s Land (1913)

Empery: A Story Of Love And Battle In Rupert???????s Land is a historical novel written by Samuel Alexander White and published in 1913. The story is set in the 17th century in Rupert's Land, a vast territory in Canada owned by the Hudson's Bay Company. The novel follows the life of a young Englishman named Lionel Dering, who travels to Rupert's Land to work for the Hudson's Bay Company.Lionel falls in love with a beautiful half-Indian woman named Naida, who is the daughter of a powerful Indian chief. Their love is forbidden by both their cultures, and they must overcome many obstacles to be together. Meanwhile, Lionel becomes embroiled in a battle between the Hudson's Bay Company and the French, who are vying for control of the lucrative fur trade in the region.The novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and cultural conflict. It provides a vivid depiction of life in Rupert's Land during the 17th century, including the harsh living conditions, the complex relationships between the English and the Indigenous peoples, and the intense competition between the Hudson's Bay Company and the French. Overall, Empery is a gripping tale of love and war in a fascinating historical setting.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.