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100 1 _aCaruthers, William Alexander,
_d1802-1846
245 1 4 _aThe Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2 :
_bor, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-03-21
508 _aProduced by Roberta Staehlin, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 1 of 2" by William Alexander Caruthers is a historical romance written in the early 19th century. The story unfolds during the tumultuous period following the English Civil War, focusing on the settlement of Virginia, the dynamics among the Cavaliers and the Roundheads, and the societal fabric of the early colony. Central to the narrative are the characters Virginia Fairfax and Nathaniel Bacon, whose lives become intertwined amid the political unrest and personal passions of their time. The opening of the novel sets the stage for the intricate relationships and conflicts within the community of Jamestown. The story begins with an overview of the Cavaliers' arrival following King Charles I's execution and highlights the societal tensions in Jamestown. Young aristocrats, including Frank Beverly, gather at the Berkley Arms to discuss the brewing discontent tied to milling factions. Meanwhile, Virginia Fairfax, pondering a fateful nocturnal visit to the mysterious Recluse—a figure shrouded in intrigue—finds herself facing foreboding dangers that threaten her family. As the narrative unfolds, it draws readers into a world brimming with romance, peril, and a vivid portrayal of historical events, setting the stage for a complex intertwining of personal and political stakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVirginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35645
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