Henry St. John, Gentleman - Cooke, John Esten
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Henry St. John, Gentleman: A Tale Of 1774-75 is a historical fiction novel written by John Esten Cooke and published in 1859. The story is set in Virginia during the American Revolution and follows the life of Henry St. John, a young gentleman who finds himself caught up in the conflict between the British and the colonists.As the son of a wealthy plantation owner, Henry has led a privileged life and has always been sheltered from the harsh realities of the world. However, when the American Revolution breaks out, he is forced to confront the brutal realities of war and must decide where his…mehr

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Henry St. John, Gentleman: A Tale Of 1774-75 is a historical fiction novel written by John Esten Cooke and published in 1859. The story is set in Virginia during the American Revolution and follows the life of Henry St. John, a young gentleman who finds himself caught up in the conflict between the British and the colonists.As the son of a wealthy plantation owner, Henry has led a privileged life and has always been sheltered from the harsh realities of the world. However, when the American Revolution breaks out, he is forced to confront the brutal realities of war and must decide where his loyalties lie.As Henry navigates the complex political landscape of the time, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of espionage and must use all of his wit and cunning to survive. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including spies, soldiers, and politicians, and must navigate their conflicting agendas to achieve his goals.Through Henry's journey, the novel explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the cost of war. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in colonial Virginia during a tumultuous period in American history.Overall, Henry St. John, Gentleman: A Tale Of 1774-75 is an engaging and thought-provoking historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the American Revolution.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.
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John Esten Cooke (November 3, 1830 September 27, 1886) was a novelist, writer, and poet from the United States. He was the poet Philip Pendleton Cooke's brother. During the American Civil War, Cooke served as a staff officer in the Confederate States Army cavalry for Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart then, after Stuart's death, for Brig. Gen. William N. Pendleton. Flora, Stuart's wife, was Cooke's first cousin. Cooke was born on November 3, 1830 in Winchester, Virginia, as one of 13 children (five of whom survived childhood) to Bermuda-born planter and lawyer John R. Cooke and Maria Pendleton Cooke. He was born on the family's plantation, "Ambler's Hill," in the Shenandoah Valley near Winchester, Virginia. The family estate to which the Cookes had relocated burned destroyed in 1838. The family relocated to Charles Town, Virginia, and then to Richmond, Virginia, in 1840. Cooke briefly studied and practiced law in Richmond at his father's urging, but dropped out in 1849 when continued financial difficulties stopped him from enrolling at the University of Virginia. In 1851, he founded a law firm with his father, but his writing frequently interfered with his work.