A Soldier Of Virginia A Tale Of Colonel Washington And Braddocks Defeat PDF Download

"The story is extremely powerful. The soldier of Virginia relates his own romance, interwoven with the story of Braddock's disastrous campaign....the love story is delicate, in keeping with the best customs of the times." -Chicago Banker "An historical romance of the time of Braddock's ill-fated expedition to Fort Duquesne. The hero, a Virginian, is much in love with a girl whose guardians do not favor his suit, and so the current of his true love is anything but smooth. He enlists as a soldier under Washington, and is detained long in the field in the midst of perils of hardships. Sometimes fate gives him a sight of the heroine, but there are long stretches of hope deferred. At last he has the good fortune to be the defender against an Indian attack of a fort in which are the heroine and her guardians. His valor and resourcefulness save the fort, and he keeps the savages at bay until relief arrives. The guardians change their minds....Mr. Stevenson shows a thorough knowledge of the period to which his story relates; he draws the character of Washington admirably, and depicts him with fine historic justice; his hero and heroine are effectively presented and are uncommonly attractive; and the style of the book is worthy of the strong, high-toned, very readable story it tells." -Publishers Weekly "It's chief interest centers about Braddock's ill-fated expedition, and the savage strategy which struck with panic and disaster his unfortunate followers. Colonel Washington figures pleasantly in this narrative, although the post of hero is reserved for his imaginary friend Stewart, who takes an active part in the campaign, and at once wins military renown and the love of the charming heroine." -The Spectator "A striking picture of Washington in his young manhood, also a delightful picture of early Virginia life." -Louisville Times CONTENTS I. LIEUTENANT ALLEN GROWS INSULTING II. THE STORY OF FONTENOY III. IN WHICH I INTRODUCE MYSELF IV. THE ENDING OF THE HONEYMOON V. THE SECRET OF A HEART VI. I AM TREATED TO A SURPRISE VII. I DECIDE TO BE A SOLDIER VIII. A RIDE TO WILLIAMSBURG IX. MY FIRST TASTE OF WARFARE X. THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST XI. DREAM DAYS AT RIVERVIEW XII. DOROTHY MAKES HER CHOICE XIII. LIEUTENANT ALLEN SHOWS HIS SKILL XIV. I CHANCE UPON A TRAGEDY XV. WE START ON A WEARY JOURNEY XVI. THE END IN SIGHT XVII. THE LESSON OF THE WILDERNESS XVIII. DEFEAT BECOMES DISHONOR XIX. ALLEN AND I SHAKE HANDS XX. BRADDOCK PAYS THE PRICE XXI. VIRGINIA BIDS US WELCOME XXII. A NEW DANGER AT RIVERVIEW XXIII. THE GOVERNOR SHOWS HIS GRATITUDE XXIV. A WARNING FROM THE FOREST XXV. I FIND MYSELF IN A DELICATE SITUATION XXVI. A DESPERATE DEFENSE XXVII. I COME INTO MY OWN XXVIII. AND SO, GOOD-BY