The Virginians

The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Virginians, by William Makepeace Thackeray This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Title: The Virginians Author: William Makepeace Thackeray Release Date: July 24, 2009 [EBook #8123] Language: English Character set encoding: ASCII *** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK THE VIRGINIANS *** Produced by Tapio Riikonen, and David Widger 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 THE VIRGINIANS CHAPTER I. In which one of the Virginians visits home CHAPTER II. In which Harry has to pay for his Supper CHAPTER III. The Esmonds in Virginia CHAPTER IV. In which Harry finds a New Relative CHAPTER V. Family Jars CHAPTER VI. The Virginians begin to see the World CHAPTER VII. Preparations for War CHAPTER VIII. In which George suffers from a Common Disease CHAPTER IX. Hospitalities CHAPTER X. A Hot Afternoon CHAPTER XI. Wherein the two Georges prepare for Blood CHAPTER XII. News from the Camp CHAPTER XIII. Profitless Quest CHAPTER XIV. Harry in England CHAPTER XV. A Sunday at Castlewood CHAPTER XVI. In which Gumbo shows Skill with the Old English Weapon CHAPTER XVII.