REBEL YELL: History of the Confederacy

John Esten Cooke (1830–1886) was a notable figure in American literature, particularly known for his contributions to Southern fiction and history during the nineteenth century. Born in Winchester, Virginia, Cooke burgeoned under the influence of the antebellum South, which markedly infused his literary works. He is often recognized for his prose that vividly captured the ethos and the internal co...