The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-24
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 SIS said os the book
Times. Richmond. Va.
The principal events OF General Lees
life are detailed ln "a plain and simple
manner that enables a child 10 conote-
bend the narrative with ease
Every child Will become better man or
woman for studying the record Of tbs
noble man.
Our Diocesan Work:
II gives. We believe a very truthful
account Of General Lee az soldier
a man, and a Christian.
Dispatch. Richmond. Va.
The scheme and idea O.. this book i8
excellent Mrs williamson fol-
lows the hero from his birth TO his death.
and gives such Incidents OF his life as
are calculated 10 fasten themselves in the
mind of child
Mr.. r. A. Brock. Secretary Southern His
torical Society.
The auth0ress has exhibited "a happy
Judgment IN the subiect-matter presented,
which is alike ensrossing, instructive, and
improving.
Protestant Episcopal Review
An admirable u.oE lof the children 0f
the South fun OF loyalty 10 old leaders.
cheerful acceptance Of present conditions
and OF moral enthusiasm. Mrs. william
son ought 10 write the life OF Jackson
and Washington IN the same way.
Observer Charlotte y G.;
Biography IS q most powerful factor
IN Misunderstanding. and this story co
the brave Christian southern chlei..in.
told SO entertainineiy as TO tnchaln tle
rapt attention that 'hIldfsn >tiWIys .itr
10 good stories. Win 10 great Seat of
good in forming high ideals IN htuc
minds and ltue hearts
Press. Savannah. Ga.
Mrs williamson has performed a great
work for the young people Of the South.
Her book is very ingenious and inter
estng presentation OF the true facts
OF history
What the Rev J. william Jones. y. D..
thinks of Mrs Williamson's LIFE nf
GENERAL ROBERT T.. LEE. for chl-
dren.
THE Life Of Robert l. Lee. for chl
dren." by Mrs. Mary l.. Wil.amson. S.
fine conception admirably executed. Trs
salient facts ia the life and character AZ
our peerless chieflain should be- taught
in every home and every school oi tho
South. and his virtues should Doe held
up for the imitation OF our youth
The larger books are unsuitable for
this purpose. and many OF the so-cAHed
histories used In our schools are Gttery
misleading IN what they say and ir what
they omit.
Mrs Williamson has, therefore. done
needed work IN bringing the lie aud
character OF our Lee down 10 The COM
prehension and admiration OF cur chill
dren. Her style is simple and her mar
rative deeply interesting. while she has
displayed sound judgment and excellent
taste IA the selection OF her material
and her admirable use OF a.
Children Will delight IN her clear. deep
ly-lnteresting narrative. while grown
neople will read with erickoned intcres.
her thrilling story or great He
The publishers. The Eaugaman sta
tionery Company Richmond, Va. have
done their work admirably. and The type.
paper. Illustrations. and btndsng are az
triumphs OF the book makers ar, and
me book one that will attract the eye
and please the fancy OF the children.
Without reserve and very earnestly.
therefore. / would recommend TINS little
Noinne as every way worthy OF place
in our homes our day schools, and our
SUNDAY schools-far better. indeed. than e.
the average sunday-school library book.
TIE TIMES c0kplMY