Surry of Eagle's Nest

Surry of Eagle's Nest is a classic novel written by John Esten Cooke. The book is set in Virginia during the American Civil War and follows the story of a young Confederate soldier named Surry. Surry is a brave and honorable soldier who is deeply committed to the cause of the Confederacy. As he fights in battles and engages in various military campaigns, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the war and the cause for which he is fighting. Along the way, he meets a number of other soldiers and civilians who shape his views and help him to understand the complexities of the war. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human cost of war and the difficult choices that soldiers and civilians alike must make in times of conflict. It is a gripping and emotional read that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.