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

CHAPTER
I In which one of the Virginians visits Home
II In which Harry has to pay for his Supper
III The Esmonds in Virginia
IV In which Harry finds a New Relative
V Family Jars
VI The Virginians begin to see the World
VII Preparations for War
VIII In which George suffers from a common Disease
IX Hospitalities
X A Hot Afternoon