John Esten Cooke, Virginian (1922)

By John Owen Beaty

Book Overview

""John Esten Cooke, Virginian"" is a biography written by John Owen Beaty and published in 1922. The book chronicles the life of John Esten Cooke, a notable American author and Confederate soldier. Born in 1830 in Virginia, Cooke grew up in a family of writers and became a successful novelist himself. However, when the Civil War broke out, Cooke joined the Confederate Army and served as a staff officer for General J.E.B. Stuart. After the war, Cooke continued to write and publish novels, many of which were set in the South and dealt with themes of honor, chivalry, and romantic love. The book provides a detailed look at Cooke's life and career, as well as his contributions to Southern literature and his experiences during the Civil War. Overall, ""John Esten Cooke, Virginian"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Southern history, literature, or the Civil War.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: 116658819X
• ISBN13: 9781166588199
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"