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- A Tale Of 1774-75 (1859)

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""Henry St. John, Gentleman: A Tale of 1774-75"" is a historical novel written by John Esten Cooke and published in 1859. The story is set in colonial Virginia during the years leading up to the American Revolution. The protagonist, Henry St. John, is a young and wealthy gentleman who becomes involved in the revolutionary movement after witnessing the injustices of British rule. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful and patriotic young woman named Lucy Grymes. The novel follows Henry's journey as he becomes increasingly committed to the cause of American independence, even as he faces danger and betrayal from those closest to him. Through Henry's story, Cooke explores the tensions and conflicts of the era, as well as the personal struggles of those who fought for freedom. The novel is a vivid and engaging portrayal of a pivotal moment in American history, and a tribute to the courage and determination of the men and women who fought for their beliefs.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164667605
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 506
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x26 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 671 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 4. december 2024
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""Henry St. John, Gentleman: A Tale of 1774-75"" is a historical novel written by John Esten Cooke and published in 1859. The story is set in colonial Virginia during the years leading up to the American Revolution. The protagonist, Henry St. John, is a young and wealthy gentleman who becomes involved in the revolutionary movement after witnessing the injustices of British rule. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful and patriotic young woman named Lucy Grymes. The novel follows Henry's journey as he becomes increasingly committed to the cause of American independence, even as he faces danger and betrayal from those closest to him. Through Henry's story, Cooke explores the tensions and conflicts of the era, as well as the personal struggles of those who fought for freedom. The novel is a vivid and engaging portrayal of a pivotal moment in American history, and a tribute to the courage and determination of the men and women who fought for their beliefs.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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