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The Youth Of Jefferson Or A Chronicle Of College Scrapes At Williamsburg, In Virginia, A.D. 1764
The Youth Of Jefferson Or A Chronicle Of College Scrapes At Williamsburg, In Virginia, A.D. 1764
By:John Esten Cooke Published By:Double9 Books
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The Youth Of Jefferson Or A Chronicle Of College Scrapes At Williamsburg, In Virginia, A.D. 1764 presents a playful and whimsical exploration of college life in Virginia during the year 1764. The story follows a group of young men navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and academic challenges. Central to the narrative are Jacques, a somewhat melancholic young man, and his carefree friend, Sir Asinus, whose humorous and jovial approach to life contrasts with Jacques’s more serious nature. Their adventures, filled with romantic pursuits and academic dilemmas, offer a lighthearted look at the social dynamics of the time. As Jacques becomes infatuated with a girl named Belle-bouche, the characters’ relationships evolve through misunderstandings, wordplay, and moments of introspection. The novel delves into the nature of youth and the search for identity amidst the pressures of social expectations, offering a fun and engaging portrayal of life in an 18th-century college town. Through its witty dialogue and charming characters, the book showcases the joys and trials of growing up and finding one's place in a world of complex emotions and evolving relationships.
John Esten Cooke (November 3, 1830 – September 27, 1886) was a novelist, writer, and poet from the United States. He was the poet Philip Pendleton Cooke's brother. During the American Civil War, Cooke served as a staff officer in the Confederate States Army cavalry for Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart then, after Stuart's death, for Brig. Gen. William N. Pendleton. Flora, Stuart's wife, was Cooke's first cousin. Cooke was born on November 3, 1830 in Winchester, Virginia, as one of 13 children (five of whom survived childhood) to Bermuda-born planter and lawyer John R. Cooke and Maria Pendleton Cooke. He was born on the family's plantation, "Ambler's Hill," in the Shenandoah Valley near Winchester, Virginia. The family estate to which the Cookes had relocated burned destroyed in 1838. The family relocated to Charles Town, Virginia, and then to Richmond, Virginia, in 1840. Cooke briefly studied and practiced law in Richmond at his father's urging, but dropped out in 1849 when continued financial difficulties stopped him from enrolling at the University of Virginia. In 1851, he founded a law firm with his father, but his writing frequently interfered with his work.
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