Fairfax Or The Master Of Greenway Court: A Chronicle Of The Valley Of The Shenandoah

By John Esten Cooke

Book Overview

""Fairfax or The Master of Greenway Court"" is a historical novel written by John Esten Cooke. The book is set in the Shenandoah Valley during the American Revolution and follows the life of Thomas Fairfax, the sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron. Fairfax is a wealthy landowner who is torn between his loyalty to the British Crown and his desire for independence. The novel explores the political and social upheaval of the time, as well as the personal struggles of the characters. The story is told from multiple perspectives, including Fairfax, his family, and his slaves. The book is a vivid portrayal of life in the Shenandoah Valley during the American Revolution and offers a unique perspective on the conflict. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or historical fiction.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: 1430482710
• ISBN13: 9781430482710
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"