The Adventures Of A Virginian (1881) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167186653)

The Adventures of a Virginian is a novel written by Oliver Thurston and published in 1881. The story follows the life of a young man from Virginia named Harry Fairfax, who goes on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. The novel is set in the years leading up to the American Civil War and explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor.Harry Fairfax is the son of a wealthy plantation owner and is raised in the southern tradition of honor and chivalry. However, when his father dies, Harry is forced to leave his comfortable life behind and strike out on his own. He travels to New York City, where he becomes involved in the world of finance and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Edith.As the Civil War looms, Harry is torn between his loyalty to his southern roots and his love for Edith, who is a staunch supporter of the Union. He must also navigate the treacherous waters of Wall Street, where he finds himself embroiled in a scandal that threatens to ruin his reputation and his future.Throughout the novel, Harry faces many challenges and learns valuable lessons about life, love, and honor. The Adventures of a Virginian is a classic tale of adventure and romance set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods 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.

Author: Oliver Thurston
ISBN-10: 1167186656
ISBN-13: 9781167186653
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 130
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d