Project Gutenberg 2011-07-16 Public domain in the USA. 114 Caruthers, William Alexander 1802 1846 Caruthers, William A. (Alexander) The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 2 of 2 or, The Recluse of Jamestown; An historical romance of the Old Dominion Produced by Roberta Staehlin, Mark C. Orton, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Cavaliers of Virginia, vol. 2 of 2" by William Alexander Caruthers is a historical romance written in the early 19th century. This novel explores the turbulent events during the early colonial period in Virginia, focusing on the character Nathaniel Bacon, whose actions and motivations lead to a significant rebellion against oppression and violence. The narrative deals with themes of love, loyalty, and the harsh realities of colonial life as it intertwines personal and collective struggles. The beginning of the work sets a dramatic tone, beginning with a fierce thunderstorm that mirrors the turmoil within Bacon's soul after a catastrophe at a chapel. Bacon, filled with despair, mounts his horse and plunges into the river, seeking solace and distraction. Meanwhile, the narrative introduces Mrs. Fairfax and her daughter Virginia, who are suffering from the aftermath of the chaos. As Bacon grapples with his emotions and turmoil, the story hints at escalating tensions between Native Americans and colonists, foreshadowing the impending conflicts that will arise. The opening serves to establish the emotional intensity and historical backdrop, drawing readers into a tale of passion, vengeance, and a struggle for justice amid the complexities of early American life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Virginia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: American Literature 397054 2025-07-15T05:07:46.847603 text/html 399424 2011-07-16T15:43:02 text/html 240255 2025-07-15T05:07:54.468586 application/epub+zip 242720 2025-07-15T05:07:50.157605 application/epub+zip 219724 2025-07-15T05:07:48.886594 application/epub+zip 453456 2025-07-15T05:07:57.833573 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 420821 2025-07-15T05:07:53.608603 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 414619 2022-09-16T17:23:42.997568 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 368472 2025-07-15T05:07:46.237595 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 368264 2011-07-16T15:43:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 368256 2011-07-16T15:43:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21376 2025-07-15T05:07:57.954540 application/rdf+xml 16747 2025-07-15T05:07:49.378592 image/jpeg 3933 2025-07-15T05:07:49.130579 image/jpeg 139154 2011-07-16T15:43:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 146607 2011-07-16T15:43:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 139119 2011-07-16T15:43:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 231383 2025-07-15T05:07:46.878601 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog