Hammer and Rapier is a historical novel written by John Esten Cooke and first published in 1898. The novel is set during the American Revolution and follows the story of a young Virginian named Harry Lee. Harry is a brave and loyal patriot who joins the Continental Army to fight against the British. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Anne Cary. However, their love is complicated by the fact that Anne is a...