The Youth of Jefferson
Or, a Chronicle of College Scrapes at Williamsburg, in Virginia, A.D. 1764By John Esten Cooke
Length6h 28m
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In "The Youth of Jefferson," John Esten Cooke delves into the formative years of Thomas Jefferson, blending biographical narrative with historical fiction to create a rich tapestry that captures the essence of early American life. Cooke employs an evocative prose style, characterized by its lyrical quality and vivid depictions of the Virginian landscape, seamlessly interweaving personal anecdotes with broader societal issues of the time. This work not only explores Jefferson's intellectual and moral development but also provides a critique of the prevailing attitudes toward education, slavery, and governance, set against the backdrop of an emerging nation grappling with its identity. John Esten Cooke, a prominent 19th-century writer and a notable figure in Virginia's literary scene, was deeply influenced by his Southern roots and the historical milieu of his time. His experiences as a soldier in the Civil War and his advocacy for Southern nationalism shaped his views on American history, prompting him to explore the complexities of early American leaders like Jefferson. Cooke's intimate knowledge of the region and his passion for storytelling converge in this well-researched work that seeks to illuminate the character of one of America'Äôs Founding Fathers. For readers interested in the intersection of history and literature, "The Youth of Jefferson" is a compelling exploration that offers profound insights into youth, ambition, and the formative experiences that define a leader. Cooke's masterful storytelling invites us to reflect on the early influences that shaped Jefferson, making this book an essential read for historians, students, and lovers of American literature alike.
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length6 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER I.
3HOW THREE PERSONS IN THIS HISTORY CAME BY THEIR NAMES.
4CHAPTER II.: JACQUES SHOWS THE ADVANTAGE OF BEING LED CAPTIVE BY A CROOK.
5CHAPTER III.: AN HEIRESS WHO WISHES TO BECOME A MAN.
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6CHAPTER IV.: A POOR YOUNG MAN, AND A RICH YOUNG GIRL.
7CHAPTER V.: IN WHICH SIR ASINUS MAKES AS IGNOMINIOUS RETREAT.
8CHAPTER VI.: HOW SIR ASINUS STAKED HIS GARTERS AGAINST A PISTOLE, AND LOST.
9CHAPTER VII.: JACQUES BESTOWS HIS PATERNAL ADVICE UPON A SCHOOLGIRL.
10CHAPTER VIII.: HOW SIR ASINUS INVENTED A NEW ORDER OF PHILOSOPHERS, THE APICIANS.
11CHAPTER IX.: THE LUCK OF JACQUES.
12CHAPTER X.: MOWBRAY OPENS HIS HEART TO HIS NEW FRIEND.
13CHAPTER XI.: HOW HOFFLAND FOUND THAT HE HAD LEFT HIS KEY BEHIND.
14CHAPTER XII.: HOW HOFFLAND CAUGHT A TARTAR IN THE PERSON OF MISS LUCY'S LOVER.
15CHAPTER XIII.: HOFFLAND MAKES HIS WILL.
16CHAPTER XIV.: HOSTILE CORRESPONDENCE.
17CHAPTER XV.: SENTIMENTS OF A DISAPPOINTED LOVER ON THE SUBJECT OF WOMEN.
18CHAPTER XVI.: ADVANCE OF THE ENEMY UPON SIR ASINUS.
19CHAPTER XVII.: CORYDON GOES A-COURTING.
20CHAPTER XVIII.: GOING TO ROSELAND.
21CHAPTER XIX.: HOFFLAND EXERTS HIMSELF TO AMUSE THE COMPANY.
22CHAPTER XX.: AT ROSELAND, IN THE EVENING.
23CHAPTER XXI.: DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT OF SIR ASINUS.
24CHAPTER XXII.: HOW HOFFLAND PREFERRED A GLOVE TO A DOZEN PISTOLES.
25CHAPTER XXIII.: HOW SIR ASINUS FISHED FOR SWALLOWS, AND WHAT HE CAUGHT.
26CHAPTER XXIV.: HOFFLAND IS WHISKED AWAY IN A CHARIOT.
27CHAPTER XXV.: SIR ASINUS GOES TO THE BALL.
28CHAPTER XXVI.: ERNEST AND PHILIPPA.
29CHAPTER XXVII.: THE LAST CHANCE OF JACQUES.
30CHAPTER XXVIII.: SIR ASINUS INTENDS FOR EUROPE.
31CHAPTER XXIX.: THE MAY FESTIVAL.
32CHAPTER XXX.: ILLUSTRATIONS.
33FINIS.
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