The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-25
A Beautiful Story,
Of a Beautiful Life,
Beautifully Bound.

Endorsed officially by Lee Camp. tho
History Committee, and many other Con-
federate organizations.
Read what Is said OF the book;
Times, Richmond Va:
The principal events OF General Lees
life are detailed In u plain and simple
manner that enables a child TO compre-
bend the narrative with ease.
Every child will become better man or
woman for studying the record OF this
noble man.
Our Diocesan Work:
1t gives, we believe. a very truthful
account OF General Lee as a soldier.
a man. and Christian.
Dispatch. Richmond, Va:
The scheme and idea o. this book is
excellent Mrs. Williamson fol-
lows the hero from his birth 10 his death,
and gives such incidents OF his life ~
are calculated to fasten themselves In the
mind OF a child
Mr.. r. A. Brock, Secretary Southern His
torical Society:
The authoress has exhibited happy
judgment in the subject-natter presented.
which Is alike engrossing. instructive. and
improving
Protestant Episcopal Review:
An admirable book fQr the chileren OF
the South, fun OF loyalty to old leaders,
cheerful acceptance Of present conditions.
and OF moral enthusiasm Mrs William
son ought 70 write the life OF Jackson
and Washington In the same way.
Observer. Charlotte. y. c.:
Biography Is most powerful factor
in Misunderstanding. and this story Of
the brave Christian southern caieftain,
told SO entertainingly as TO enchain the
rapt attention that children always ziva
10 good stories. will do a great deal OF
good In forming high ideals In little
minds and little hearts.
Press. Savannah Ga:
Mrs Williamson has performed a great
work for the young people OF the South.
Her book is a very ingenious and inter-
esting presentation OF the true facts
OF history.
What the Rev. J. William Jones. ID. D.,
thinks OF Mrs. Williamson's LIFE or
GENERAL ROBERT T.. LEE. for Chill
dren:
THE Life OF Robert l.. Lee. for Chill.
dren," by Mrs. Mary l.. Williamson, IL Z
line conception admirably executed. The
salient facts In the lie and character Of
our peerless chieftain should be taught
In every home and every school OF the
South. and his virtues shoulc be held
up for the imitation OF our youth.
The larger books are unsuitable for
this purpose. and many OF the so-calied
histories used in our schools are utterly
misleading In what they say and In whss
they omit
Mrs. Williamson has. therefore. done .
needed work In bringing the life ana
character OF our Lee down to the CONF
prchension and admiration OF our chill
iren. Her style Is simple and her nar-
rative deeply interesting, while she has
displayed sound judgment and excellent
taste In the selection OF her material
and her admirable use OF II.
Children will delight In her clear. deep
narrative. while grown
people will read with quickcned interest
aer thrilling story Of a great life.
The publishers, The BauEhman 9lae
ionery Company, Richmond, Va. have
lone their work admirably. and ths tyDs,
,aoer. illustrations. and binding are ~
rilmphs Of the book-maker's art. al
he book one that viii ettrtct ne ~ +
md please the fancy Of the chtl4rco,
Without reserve and very o1fu416E
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