Publisher's Synopsis
The Beauforts: A Story Of The Alleghanies is a historical novel written by Cora Berkley and published in 1878. The book tells the story of the Beaufort family, who live in the Alleghany Mountains of Virginia during the mid-19th century. The family is headed by Colonel Beaufort, a proud and stubborn man who is determined to maintain his family's honor and reputation at all costs. The novel follows the Beauforts as they navigate the challenges of life in the mountains, including poverty, illness, and social isolation. The family's struggles are further complicated by their involvement in the Civil War, which pits brother against brother and threatens to tear their family apart. Throughout the book, Berkley explores themes of family loyalty, honor, and sacrifice, as well as the impact of war on ordinary people. The Beauforts: A Story Of The Alleghanies is a vivid and compelling portrait of life in the Appalachian Mountains during a tumultuous period in American history.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.
