A VIRGINIA CAVALIER
By Molly Elliot Seawell. Illustrated. Post 8vo, Cloth, Ornamental, $1.50.
Miss Seawell was born within a few miles of the birthplace of Washington, and both from her knowledge of Virginia life and from facilities which have been afforded to her alone she has been able to gather what little knowledge can be secured concerning the incidents of his boyhood. The story, however, should not be thought of as a history, for, while the incidents are founded upon fact, the book itself is historic fiction, with the Father of his Country as its hero. The book ends with the early fights with the Indians, in which Washington took part during his Western trips, and includes his appointment as Commander-in-Chief of the Virginia troops at the age of twenty-two years.
HARPER & BROTHERS, Publishers, New York
A DILEMMA.
| When Tackler tried to blow the ball—perhaps 'twas but a whim— |
| He didn't dare let up at all, lest it should blow up him. |