John Esten Cooke

Broschiertes Buch

Virginia

A History Of The People (1883)

Beschreibung

Virginia: A History of the People is a historical book written by John Esten Cooke and published in 1883. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Virginia from its early colonial days to the end of the Civil War. Cooke's work is divided into four main parts, each covering a different period in Virginia's history. The first part covers the early colonial period, including the founding of Jamestown and the struggles of the early settlers. The second part covers the Revolutionary War era, including the role Virginia played in the war and the contributions of famous Virginians such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The third part of the book covers the antebellum period, including the rise of slavery and the tensions leading up to the Civil War. The final part of the book covers the Civil War itself, including the battles that took place in Virginia and the impact of the war on the state and its people. Throughout the book, Cooke provides detailed descriptions of important events and figures in Virginia's history. He also includes personal anecdotes and stories that bring the history to life and provide insight into the lives of ordinary Virginians. Overall, Virginia: A History of the People is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Virginia or the United States as a whole. Cooke's engaging writing style and thorough research make this book a must-read for history enthusiasts.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.

Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 576
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Mai 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 31mm
• Gewicht: 823g
• ISBN-13: 9781104522971
• ISBN-10: 1104522977
• Artikelnr.: 26501488