A novel of the 'horrors of miscegenation'.

Excerpt from Fairfax, or the Master of Greenway Court: A Chronicle of the Valley of Shenandoah Captain Wagner greeted _the occupants of the apartment with the air of an Old acquaintance, acquitting himself of the task Of introduction with much easy unconcern, except that a keen observer might have imagined from the rude frontiers man's manner that the lady was no favorite with him. This, however, was not seen by George or Falconbridge; at least they did not bow the less low, or smile the less courteously. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 edition. Excerpt: ... xxvn. FALCONBRIDGE PARTS WITH HIS MOTHER'S RING. 5HE breast of Falconbridge thrilled with a vague excitement, and in the presence of the beautiful young woman, so innocent and pure-looking, his racking suspicions began to disappear, and his confidence to return. Were not those suspicions mere folly--a baseness and disloyalty even? Could any one look into that fair face, and believe for an instant that it masked a heart full of guile? For the instant his possessing thought disappeared--he no longer.doubted--he yielded to the enchantment of eye and lip and voice. But this change could not be permanent; Falconbridge was no weak and vacillating boy, whose moods at the moment govern his opinions, and actions. Those acrid and bitter meditations during the long hours which he had passed in loneliness and silence had impressed him too deeply. Thus his face became overclouded, and his head drooped. To the soft and caressing reproach contained in the words, "You have been away so long!" he therefore replied with sorrowful calmness: "Axe you sure you cared to see me?" The young lady turned her head aside, and a slight color, like the first blush of morning, stole over her cheek. Then from the red lips came in a whisper almost, the words: "Very sure." "Falconbridge gazed at her for a moment with an expression of ardent love, mingled with bitter anguish, and said, in suppressed tones: "You are so beautiful!--so very beautiful! Are you true?" She turned her head quickly, and fixed upon him a glance which seemed intended to read his very soul.. Then an expression of coldness and hauteur rose to the beautiful face, and she said with frigid ceremony: "Are you aware of what you are saying, Mr. Falconbridge?" "Yes, yes--unhappily I am," was the...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Fairfax Or The Master Of Greenway Court: A Chronicle Of The Valley Of The Shenandoah is a historical novel by American author John Esten Cooke. Set in the late 18th century, the book tells the story of Thomas Fairfax, the sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron, who inherits a vast estate in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The novel follows Fairfax's struggles to maintain his land and his way of life in the face of encroaching settlers and the looming threat of the American Revolution. Along the way, Fairfax encounters a cast of colorful characters, including Native Americans, frontiersmen, and British soldiers. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of life in colonial Virginia and its portrayal of the conflicts between different cultures and classes in the region. Written in a style that blends historical accuracy with fictional storytelling, Fairfax Or The Master Of Greenway Court is a compelling and insightful look at a pivotal moment in American history."--Amazon.com.