The Banners Of The Coast (1908)

The Banners of the Coast is a historical novel written by Archibald Hamilton Rutledge and published in 1908. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the adventures of a young American named John Mayrant, who inherits a large estate in South Carolina. Mayrant becomes embroiled in a bitter feud with a neighboring family, the Duvals, and must navigate the complex political and social landscape of the time in order to protect his property and his honor.The novel is notable for its vivid depiction of life in the American South during this period, including the plantation system, the influence of European culture, and the tensions between different social classes. Rutledge's prose is rich and evocative, capturing the sights, sounds, and smells of the region in exquisite detail.At its heart, The Banners of the Coast is a tale of love and honor, as Mayrant finds himself torn between his obligations to his family and his growing feelings for a young woman named Hortense Rieppe. The novel is a gripping and engaging read, full of drama, romance, and suspense, and is sure to appeal to fans of historical fiction and Southern literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Archibald Rutledge(1883-1973) was South Carolina's most prolific writer and the state's first poet laureate. His nature writings garnered him the prestigious John Burroughs Medal.