Fairfax Or The Master Of Greenway Court

Fairfax Or The Master Of Greenway Court: A Chronicle Of The Valley Of The Shenandoah is a historical novel by American author John Esten Cooke. Set in the late 18th century, the book tells the story of Thomas Fairfax, the sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron, who inherits a vast estate in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The novel follows Fairfax's struggles to maintain his land and his way of life in the face of encroaching settlers and the looming threat of the American Revolution. Along the way, Fairfax encounters a cast of colorful characters, including Native Americans, frontiersmen, and British soldiers. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of life in colonial Virginia and its portrayal of the conflicts between different cultures and classes in the region. Written in a style that blends historical accuracy with fictional storytelling, Fairfax Or The Master Of Greenway Court is a compelling and insightful look at a pivotal moment 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.