Publisher's Synopsis
Surry of Eagle's Nest is a novel written by John Esten Cooke. The book is set in Virginia during the American Civil War and tells the story of the Surry family, who live on their estate called Eagle's Nest. The main character, Frank Surry, is a young man who is passionate about defending his homeland and joining the Confederate army. The novel follows Frank's journey as he becomes a soldier and fights in various battles. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Edith, who is from a rival family. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the impact of war on individuals and families. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in the South during the Civil War era. Overall, Surry of Eagle's Nest is a compelling historical fiction novel that offers a unique perspective on the American Civil War.1869. The memoirs of a staff officer serving in Virginia. Cooke, a well-known American novelist and poet, often referred to as the Sir Walter Scott of the Southern border, 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. Surry of Eagle's Nest, is a picture of military incidents in the Confederate cavalry, in autobiographical form, purporting to be from the manuscript of Colonel 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.