Philip Pendleton Cooke, a typical Virginia gentleman farmer and lawyer, realized a creditable achievement in lyric poetry, in critical essays marked by vigorous good sense, and in the historical tales to which he returned. His work received recognition from leading literary men of his day, and his writing merits attention in any consideration of Southern literature. Originally published in 1942. A UNC Press Enduring Edition - UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.