Leather And Silk

By John Esten Cooke

Book Overview

Leather and Silk is a novel written by John Esten Cooke. The book tells the story of two young men, one from the North and one from the South, who become friends during the Civil War. The protagonist, Frank Beverly, is a Confederate soldier who falls in love with a Northern woman named Edith. The two are separated by the war, but their love for each other remains strong.As the war rages on, Frank and his friend, Harry Kenton, fight for the Confederacy. They experience the horrors of war, including battles, imprisonment, and the loss of loved ones. Through it all, they remain loyal to each other and to their cause.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the human cost of war. It also provides a glimpse into the lives of soldiers during the Civil War, including their struggles and triumphs.Overall, Leather and Silk is a gripping and emotional novel that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and war stories. With vivid characters and a compelling plot, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War era.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: 054845762X
• ISBN13: 9780548457627
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"