**The history of Henry Esmond**: The story of Henry Esmond, a colonel in the service of Queen Anne of England, begins in his youth, as the illegitimate and orphaned cousin of the Viscount and Lady of Castlewood. The Jacobite family gradually embraces Henry as one of their own. When Henry comes of age he joins the campaign to restore James Stuart to the throne, but is eventually forced to accept the Protestant future of England. Followed by The Virginians. Contents: Book I.-The earlyyouth of Henry Esmond, up to the time of his leaving trinity college, in Cambridge. Book II.-Contains Mr. Esmond's military life, and other matters appertaining to the Esmond family. Book III.-Containing the end of Mr. Esmond Adventures in England.
