"The Last of the Foresters" by John Esten Cooke is a tale that unfolds in the heart of old Virginia, brimming with both charm and tension. The story introduces us to the Summers family at Apple Orchard: Squire Adam, his daughter Redbud, and Verty, a free-spirited young hunter. The narrative kicks off one October morning, showing their friendship and simple life. As they prepare for the day, the reader sees a glimpse of what life is like on the Virginia frontier. The story progresses as Miss Lavinia foreshadows what could get in the way of Verty and Redbud’s bond, hinting at a future where conformity and rules complicate their innocent friendship. The story captures the transition from wild freedom to the burdens of society and love.
The Last of the Foresters Or, Humors on the Border; A story of the Old Virginia Frontier
By John Esten Cooke
In a world where the wild meets civilization, two young hearts must navigate the challenges of love and duty on the Virginia frontier.
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About the AuthorJohn Esten Cooke was an American novelist, writer and poet. He was the brother of poet Philip Pendleton Cooke. During the American Civil War, Cooke was a staff officer for Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart in the Confederate States Army cavalry and, after Stuart's death, for Brig. Gen. William N. Pendleton. Stuart's wife, Flora, was a first cousin of Cooke.
John Esten Cooke was an American novelist, writer and poet. He was the brother of poet Philip Pendleton Cooke. During the American Civil War, Cooke was a staff officer for Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart in the Confederate States Army cavalry and, after Stuart's death, for Brig. Gen. William N. Pendleton. Stuart's wife, Flora, was a first cousin of Cooke.
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