The Daltons, Volume I (of II) - Or,Three Roads In Life

Project Gutenberg's The Daltons, Volume I (of II), by Charles James LeverThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and withalmost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away orre-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License includedwith this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.orgTitle: The Daltons, Volume I (of II)Or,Three Roads In LifeAuthor: Charles James LeverIllustrator: Phiz.Release Date: April 19, 2010 [EBook #32061]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE DALTONS, VOLUME I (OF II) ***Produced by David WidgerTHE DALTONS:OR,THREE ROADS IN LIFEBy Charles James LeverWith Illustrations By Phiz.In Two VolumesVol. I.Boston: Little, Brown, And Company1895.frontispiecetitlepageTo LORD METHUEN.MY DEAR METHUEN, Some idle folk have pretended that certain living characters have been depicted under thefictitious names of these volumes. There is, I assure you, but one personality contained in it, and that is of a right true-hearted Englishman, hospitable, and manly in all his dealings; and to him I wish to dedicate my book, in testimony notonly of the gratitude which, in common with all his countrymen here, I feel to be his due, but in recognition of many happyhours passed in his society, and the honor of his friendship. The personality begins and ends with this dedication, which Ibeg you to accept of, and amEver yours faithfully,CHARLES LEVER.PALAZZO CAPPONI, FLORENCE, Feb. 28, 1852 ...