Vidal Gore — Eighteen Seventy [3260]

AS IN Burr AND Washington, D.C., I have mixed real people with invented ones. Charles Schermerhorn Schuyler and his daughter, Emma, are invented (though by now Charlie seems very real to me). Also made up are Mr. and Mrs. Sanford, as well as the atrocious William de La Touche Clancey. Readers of Henry Adams will duly note the resurrection of Baron Jacobi. — Vidal Gore, Eighteen Seventy, 3260

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The blending of real and invented characters showcases the author’s creative approach while highlighting historical authenticity through personal connections.