The Virginians; Volume 1

By William Makepeace Thackeray

Book Overview

The Virginians V1: A Tale Of The Last Century is a novel written by William Makepeace Thackeray and published in 1858. It is set in the 18th century and follows the lives of two brothers, George and Henry Warrington, who were born in Virginia but later moved to England. The novel explores the social and cultural differences between the two countries and the challenges the brothers face as they navigate their way through both worlds. The story is told from the perspective of an unnamed narrator who provides insight into the characters' thoughts and motivations. The Virginians V1 is a richly detailed and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and privileged during a time of great change and upheaval. It is the first volume in a two-part series and is considered one of Thackeray's most important works.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: 116569476X
• ISBN13: 9781165694761
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"