Publisher's Synopsis
Southern Chivalry, The Adventures Of G. Whillikens, Knight Of The Golden Circle: And Of Guinea Pete, His Negro Squire is a book written by an author who identifies as ""A Citizen Of The Cotton Country"" and was published in 1861. The book is a work of fiction that tells the story of G. Whillikens, a knight who is a member of the Golden Circle, a secret society that aims to expand slavery and create a new slave-holding empire in the southern United States. Whillikens is accompanied on his adventures by his loyal squire, Guinea Pete, who is a slave.The book is set in the antebellum South and portrays the region's culture of chivalry and honor, as well as its attitudes towards slavery. The story follows Whillikens and Guinea Pete as they travel through the South, encountering various challenges and obstacles along the way. They engage in duels, rescue damsels in distress, and fight against abolitionists and other enemies of the Golden Circle.Throughout the book, the author presents a romanticized view of the Southern way of life, portraying the region as a place of honor, courage, and virtue. At the same time, the book also reinforces the idea that slavery is a natural and necessary institution, and that those who oppose it are misguided and immoral.Overall, Southern Chivalry, The Adventures Of G. Whillikens, Knight Of The Golden Circle: And Of Guinea Pete, His Negro Squire is a work of historical fiction that provides insight into the attitudes and beliefs of white Southerners in the years leading up to the Civil War.An Epic Doggerel, In Six Books.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.
