The Last Of The Foresters Or Humors On The Border A Story Of The Old Virginia Frontier (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419168758)

The Last of the Foresters or Humors on the Border is a novel written by John Esten Cooke. The story is set in the old Virginia frontier during the 18th century and follows the life of a young man named Harry Lindsay. Harry is the last of the Foresters, a family of hunters and woodsmen who have lived on the frontier for generations.As Harry grows up, he learns the ways of the forest from his father and becomes a skilled hunter and tracker. He also falls in love with a young woman named Lucy, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Lucy's father is a wealthy landowner who disapproves of Harry's humble background.The novel is filled with humor, adventure, and romance as Harry navigates life on the frontier and tries to win Lucy's heart. Along the way, he encounters colorful characters such as the eccentric old trapper, Ben Bowie, and the villainous outlaw, Black Jake.The Last of the Foresters is a classic tale of life on the American frontier, filled with vivid descriptions of the wilderness and the people who lived there. It is a story of love, loyalty, and adventure that will captivate readers of all ages.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: John Esten Cooke
ISBN-10: 1419168754
ISBN-13: 9781419168758
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.51lbs
Size: 9.30h x 7.50w x 0.90d