Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 / 2008-09-26 00:00:00

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THE VIRGINIANS
A Tale of the Last Century
by
William Makepeace Thackeray

TO SIR HENRY MADISON, Chief Justice of Madras, this book is inscribed by
an affectionate old friend.
London, September 7, 1859.

CONTENTS
CHAPTER
I In which one of the Virginians visits Home
II In which Harry has to pay for his Supper
III The Esmonds in Virginia
IV In which Harry finds a New Relative
V Family Jars
VI The Virginians begin to see the World
VII Preparations for War
VIII In which George suffers from a common Disease
IX Hospitalities
X A Hot Afternoon
XI Wherein the two Georges prepare for Blood
XII News from the Camp
XIII Profitless Quest
XIV Harry in England
XV A Sunday at Castlewood
XVI In which Gumbo shows Skill with the Old English Weapon
XVII On the Scent
XVIII An Old Story
XIX Containing both Love and Luck
XX Facilis Descensus
XXI Samaritans
XXII In Hospital
XXIII Holydays
XXIV From Oakhurst to Tunbridge
XXV New Acquaintances
XXVI In which we are at a very great distance from Oakhurst
XXVII Plenum Opus Aleae
XXVIII The Way of the World
XXIX In which Harry continues to enjoy Otium sine Dignitate
XXX Contains a Letter to Virginia
XXXI The Bear and the Leader
XXXII In which a Family Coach is ordered
XXXIII Contains a Soliloquy by Hester
XXXIV In which Mr.
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