The Last of the Foresters

audiobook

The Last of the Foresters

by John Esten Cooke

EN·~10 hours·80 chapters

Chapters

80 total
1

BY - JOHN ESTEN COOKE - AUTHOR OF "THE VIRGINIA COMEDIANS," "LEATHER STALKING AND SILK," "ELLIE," "THE YOUTH OF JEFFERSON," INC.

0:14
2

PREFACE

3:29
3

THE LAST OF THE FORESTERS.

0:15
4

MIDSUMMER-NIGHT'S DREAM. - THE LAST OF THE FORESTERS, - CHAPTER I. - AT APPLE ORCHARD.

4:58
5

CHAPTER II. - VERTY AND HIS COMPANIONS.

7:05
6

CHAPTER III. - INTRODUCES A LEGAL PORCUPINE.

9:17
7

CHAPTER IV. - HOW VERTY THOUGHT, AND PLAYED, AND DREAMED.

11:04
8

REDBUD.

0:06
9

GOING TO—

0:05
10

CHAPTER V. - WINCHESTER.

4:14

Description

In the rolling valleys of 19th‑century Virginia, an old wooden homestead called Apple Orchard watches the seasons turn. Surrounded by moss‑covered roofs, sprawling oaks and the scent of pine, the house feels like a living memory of weddings, christenings and quiet frontier life. The author paints this landscape with gentle humor, inviting listeners to linger in the warm glow of autumn sunshine.

At the heart of the tale are Verty, a shy young hunter fresh from the woods, and Miss Redbud, whose simple innocence brightens every scene. Their friendship unfolds amid the everyday challenges of a border town where old forts crumble and new ideas stir, offering a light‑hearted portrait of growth, honesty and the small rewards of frontier living. Listeners will enjoy the charming episodes as Verty navigates the expectations of stern neighbors and discovers what truly matters to him.

Details

Full title

The Last of the Foresters Or, Humors on the Border; A story of the Old Virginia Frontier

Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (605K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

John Esten Cooke

John Esten Cooke

1830–1886

A popular 19th-century American novelist and biographer, he became known for vivid historical fiction about Virginia and the Civil War era. His work mixed romance, action, and a strong sense of place, helping preserve a literary picture of the Old South.

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