Mohun or the Last Days of Lee and His Paladins

Mohun or the Last Days of Lee and His Paladins is a historical novel written by John Esten Cooke. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of a young Confederate soldier named Mohun, who becomes a trusted aide to General Robert E. Lee. The novel explores the final days of Lee's army as they face defeat and surrender to the Union forces. Cooke's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of battle scenes and for its portrayal of the Southern way of life during the Civil War. The book also features a cast of colorful characters, including other Confederate soldiers and civilians, as well as Union soldiers and sympathizers. Overall, Mohun or the Last Days of Lee and His Paladins is a gripping and emotional tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and the human cost of war. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the Civil War.1869. Final memoirs of a staff officer serving in Virginia. A well-known American novelist, often referred to as the Sir Walter Scott of the Southern border, a poet, his writings relate almost entirely to Virginia, and describe the life, manners, and history of the people of that state. His war-books are records of personal observation and opinion. Mohun is a sequel to Surry of Eagle's Nest, a picture of military incidents in the Confederate cavalry, in autobiographical form, purporting to be from the manuscript of Col. Surry. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.