A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 / His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy
NEW YORK:
HARPER & BROTHERS, PUBLISHERS 329 & 331 PEARL STREET, FRANKLIN SQUARE.
1858.
My Dear Doctor,
Thirteen months ago, when it seemed likely that this story had come to a close, a kind friend brought you to my bedside, whence, in all probability, I never should have risen but for your constant watchfulness and skill. I like to recall your great goodness and kindness (as well as many acts of others, showing quite a surprising friendship and sympathy) at that time, when kindness and friendship were most needed and welcome.
And as you would take no other fee but thanks, let me record them here in behalf of me and mine, and subscribe myself,
Yours, most sincerely and gratefully,
W. M. THACKERAY.
William Makepeace Thackeray
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TO DR. JOHN ELLIOTSON.
CONTENTS.
PREFACE.
PENDENNIS.
CHAPTER I.
SHOWS HOW FIRST LOVE MAY INTERRUPT BREAKFAST.
CHAPTER II.
A PEDIGREE AND OTHER FAMILY MATTERS.
CHAPTER III.
IN WHICH PENDENNIS APPEARS AS A VERY YOUNG MAN INDEED.
CHAPTER IV.
MRS. HALLER.
CHAPTER V.
MRS. HALLER AT HOME.
CHAPTER VI.
CONTAINS BOTH LOVE AND WAR.
CHAPTER VII.
IN WHICH THE MAJOR MAKES HIS APPEARANCE.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
IN WHICH THE MAJOR OPENS THE CAMPAIGN.
CHAPTER X.
FACING THE ENEMY.
CHAPTER XI.
NEGOTIATION.
CHAPTER XII.
IN WHICH A SHOOTING MATCH IS PROPOSED.
CHAPTER XIII.
A CRISIS.
CHAPTER XIV.
IN WHICH MISS FOTHERINGAY MAKES A NEW ENGAGEMENT.
CHAPTER XV.
THE HAPPY VILLAGE.
CHAPTER XVI.
MORE STORMS IN THE PUDDLE.
CHAPTER XVII.
WHICH CONCLUDES THE FIRST PART OF THIS HISTORY.
CHAPTER XVIII.
ALMA MATER.
CHAPTER XIX.
PENDENNIS OF BONIFACE.
CHAPTER XX.
RAKE'S PROGRESS.
CHAPTER XXI.
FLIGHT AFTER DEFEAT.
CHAPTER XXII.
PRODIGAL'S RETURN.
CHAPTER XXIII.
NEW FACES.
CHAPTER XXIV.
A LITTLE INNOCENT.
CHAPTER XXV.
CONTAINS BOTH LOVE AND JEALOUSY.
CHAPTER XXVI.
A HOUSE FULL OF VISITORS.
CHAPTER XXVII.
CONTAINS SOME BALL-PRACTICING.
CHAPTER XXVIII.
WHICH IS BOTH QUARRELSOME AND SENTIMENTAL.
CHAPTER XXIX.
BABYLON.
CHAPTER XXX.
THE KNIGHTS OF THE TEMPLE.
CHAPTER XXXI.
OLD AND NEW ACQUAINTANCES.
CHAPTER XXXII.
IN WHICH THE PRINTER'S DEVIL COMES TO THE DOOR.
The Church Porch.
CHAPTER XXXIII.
WHICH IS PASSED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF LUDGATE HILL.
CHAPTER XXXIV.
IN WHICH THE HISTORY STILL HOVERS ABOUT FLEET-STREET
CHAPTER XXXV.
A DINNER IN THE ROW.
CHAPTER XXXVI.
THE PALL-MALL GAZETTE.
CHAPTER XXXVII.
WHERE PEN APPEARS IN TOWN AND COUNTRY.
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
IN WHICH THE SYLPH REAPPEARS.
CHAPTER XXXIX.
IN WHICH COLONEL ALTAMONT APPEARS AND DISAPPEARS.