Leather Stocking And Silk Or Hunter John Myers And His Times A Story Of The Valley Of Virginia (1854)

Leather Stocking and Silk or Hunter John Myers and His Times: A Story of the Valley of Virginia is a historical fiction novel written by John Esten Cooke and originally published in 1854. The story is set in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia during the late 18th and early 19th centuries and follows the life of John Myers, a skilled hunter and frontiersman. As the novel progresses, readers follow Myers through various adventures, including his encounters with Native Americans, his time spent fighting in the American Revolution, and his eventual settlement in the Valley of Virginia. Along the way, Myers falls in love with a woman named Alice, who comes from a wealthy family and wears silk dresses, in contrast to Myers' rough leather hunting gear. The novel explores themes of class, love, and the changing landscape of the American frontier. It also includes vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley and the challenges faced by those who lived there during this time period. Overall, Leather Stocking and Silk is a classic work of American historical fiction that offers readers a glimpse into the lives of those who helped shape the early years of the United States.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.