The Price of Blood is a historical novel written by Howard Pyle and published in 1899. It is set in the year 1807 in New York City, during a time of great social and political upheaval. The book follows the story of two young men, Richard Dale and John Darragh, as they navigate the complex world of high society in New York.Richard is a wealthy young man who is deeply in love with a beautiful woman named Alice. However, Alice is already engaged to another man, and Richard must navigate the treacherous waters of New York's social scene in order to win her heart. John, on the other hand, is a poor Irish immigrant who is struggling to make a living in the city. He becomes involved in a political conspiracy to overthrow the corrupt government of New York, but soon finds himself in over his head.The Price of Blood is a vivid and entertaining portrayal of life in New York City in the early 19th century. Pyle's prose is rich and evocative, and his characters are complex and compelling. The book is a fascinating look at a pivotal moment in American history, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York City or the United States in general.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.