Publisher's Synopsis
Mohun or the Last Days of Lee and His Paladins is a historical novel written by John Esten Cooke. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of Mohun, a Confederate cavalryman, and his experiences during the final days of the war. The novel is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the war. The first part covers the Battle of Gettysburg, while the second part deals with the Battle of the Wilderness. The final part of the book follows Mohun and his comrades as they fight to defend Richmond from Union forces. Throughout the novel, Cooke provides a detailed and vivid portrayal of the war, including the battles, the political climate, and the experiences of the soldiers on both sides. The book is a gripping and moving account of one of the most important periods in American history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War.1869. Final memoirs of a staff officer serving in Virginia. A well-known American novelist, often referred to as the Sir Walter Scott of the Southern border, a poet, his writings relate almost entirely to Virginia, and describe the life, manners, and history of the people of that state. His war-books are records of personal observation and opinion. Mohun is a sequel to Surry of Eagle's Nest, a picture of military incidents in the Confederate cavalry, in autobiographical form, purporting to be from the manuscript of Col. Surry. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.