The Warrens Of Virginia: A Novel (1908)

The Warrens of Virginia is a novel written by American author George Cary Eggleston and published in 1908. Set in Virginia during the American Civil War, the story follows the lives of two families, the Warrens and the Peytons. The Warrens are a wealthy family who own a plantation, while the Peytons are their neighbors and former friends who have fallen on hard times. The novel explores the themes of family loyalty, honor, and the impact of war on personal relationships. The story is told through the eyes of various characters, including the Warrens' daughter, Virginia, and the Peytons' son, Dick. As the war unfolds, the families become divided by their loyalties to either the Union or the Confederacy. The novel also delves into the complexities of race relations in the South during this time period, as the Warrens struggle with their own beliefs about slavery and their treatment of their enslaved workers. The Warrens of Virginia is a compelling historical novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of those who lived through 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.