The Virginians V1: A Tale Of The Last Century (1858)

By William Makepeace Thackeray

Book Overview

The Virginians V1: A Tale Of The Last Century is a novel written by the renowned British author, William Makepeace Thackeray, and was first published in 1858. The book is set in the late 18th century and follows the story of two brothers, George and Henry Warrington, who are born and raised in Virginia, USA.The novel explores the themes of family, love, and loyalty, as the brothers navigate their way through life, experiencing various trials and tribulations along the way. George, the older brother, is a soldier who fights for the British army during the American War of Independence, while Henry is a lawyer who remains in Virginia.As the story progresses, the brothers become entangled in a web of romantic relationships, political intrigue, and familial drama. George falls in love with a beautiful actress named Fanny, while Henry becomes romantically involved with his cousin, Virginia. Meanwhile, their father, who is a wealthy landowner, becomes embroiled in a bitter feud with his neighbor, Lord Castlewood.Thackeray's writing style is characterized by its wit and irony, and the novel is filled with colorful characters and vivid descriptions of life in 18th century Virginia. The Virginians V1: A Tale Of The Last Century is a classic work of historical fiction that provides a fascinating glimpse into the social and political landscape of America during this time period.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165735954
• ISBN13: 9781165735952
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"