Produced by David Widger
PROJECT GUTENBERG WORKS OF HAROLD FREDERIC
By Harold Frederic
Compiled by David Widger
CONTENTS
## THE DAMNATION OF THERON WARE
## THE MARKET-PLACE
## MRS ALBERT GRUNDY: OBSERVATIONS IN PHILISTIA
## IN THE SIXTIES
## THE RETURN OF THE O'MAHONY
## MARCH HARES
## SETH’S BROTHER’S WIFE
## GLORIA MUNDI
## THE YOUNG EMPEROR: WILLIAM II OF GERMANY
## THE LAWTON GIRL
## IN THE VALLEY
## THE DESERTER AND OTHER STORIES
THE DAMNATION OF THERON WARE
by Harold Frederic
CONTENTS
PART I
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
PART II
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
CHAPTER XV
CHAPTER XVI
CHAPTER XVII
PART III
CHAPTER XVIII
CHAPTER XIX
CHAPTER XX
CHAPTER XXI
CHAPTER XXII
CHAPTER XXIII
CHAPTER XXIV
PART IV
CHAPTER XXV
CHAPTER XXVI
CHAPTER XXVII
CHAPTER XXVIII
CHAPTER XXIX
CHAPTER XXX
CHAPTER XXXI
CHAPTER XXXII
THE MARKET-PLACE
by Harold Frederic
CONTENTS
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
CHAPTER XV
CHAPTER XVI
CHAPTER XVII
CHAPTER XVIII
CHAPTER XIX
CHAPTER XX
CHAPTER XXI
CHAPTER XXII
CHAPTER XXIII
CHAPTER XXIV
CHAPTER XXV
CHAPTER XXVI
CHAPTER XXVII
MRS ALBERT GRUNDY—OBSERVATIONS IN PHILISTIA
By Harold Frederic
CONTENTS
Presenting in Outline the Comfortable and Well-Regulated Paradox over which She Presides, and showing its Mental Elevation
Setting forth the Untoward Circumstances under which the Right Tale was Unfolded in the Wrong Company
Annotating Sundry Points of Contact found to exist between the Lady and Contemporary Art
Affording a Novel and Subdued Scientific Light, by which divers Venerable Problems may be Observed Afresh
Touching the Experimental Graft of a Utilitarian Spirit upon the Aesthetic Instinct in our Sisters
Relating to Various Phenomena attending the Progress of the Sex along Lines of the Greatest Resistance
Illustrating the operation of Vegetables and Feminine Duplicity upon the Concepts of Maternal Responsibility
Containing Thoughts upon the Great Unknown, to which are added Speculations upon her Hereafter
Glancing at some Modern Aspects of Master John Gutenberg’s ingenious but Over-rated Invention
Detailing certain Prudential Measures taken during the Panic incident to a Late Threatened Invasion
Dealing with the Deceptions of Nature, and the Freedom from, Illusion Inherent in the Unnatural
Suggesting Considerations possibly heretofore Overlooked by Commentators upon the Laws of Property
Narrating the Failure of a Loyal Attempt to Circumvent Adversity by means of Modern Appliances
Introducing Scenes from a Foreign Country, and also conveying Welcome Intelligence, together with some Instruction
Disclosing the Educational Influence exerted by the Essex Coast, and other Matters, including Reasons for Joy
Describing Impressions of a Momentous Interview, loosely gathered by One who, although present, was not quite In it
IN THE SIXTIES
By Harold Frederic
1893
CONTENTS
PREFACE TO A UNIFORM EDITION
THE COPPERHEAD
CHAPTER I—ABNER BEECH
CHAPTER II—JEFF’S MUTINY
CHAPTER III—ABSALOM
CHAPTER IV—ANTIETAM
CHAPTER V—“JEE’S” TIDINGS
CHAPTER VI—NI’S TALK WITH ABNER
CHAPTER VII—THE ELECTION
CHAPTER VIII—THE ELECTION BONFIRE
CHAPTER IX—ESTHER’S VISIT
CHAPTER X—THE FIRE
CHAPTER XI—THE CONQUEST OF ABNER
CHAPTER XII—THE UNWELCOME GUEST
CHAPTER XIII—THE BREAKFAST
CHAPTER XIV—FINIS
MARSENA
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
THE WAR WIDOW
I
II
III
IV
THE EVE OF THE FOURTH
MY AUNT SUSAN
THE RETURN OF THE O'MAHONY
A Novel
By Harold Frederic
1892
CONTENTS
THE RETURN OF THE O’MAHONY
CHAPTER I.—THE FATHER OF COMPANY F.
CHAPTER II—THE VIDETTE POST.
CHAPTER III—LINSKY’S BRIEF MILITARY CAREER.
CHAPTER IV.—THE O’MAHONY ON ERIN’S SOIL.
CHAPTER V.—THE INSTALLATION OF JERRY.
CHAPTER VI—THE HEREDITARY BARD.
CHAPTER VII—THE O’MAHONY’S HOME-WELCOME.
CHAPTER VIII—TWO MEN IN A BOAT.
CHAPTER IX—THE VOICE OF THE HOSTAGE.
CHAPTER X—HOW THE “HEN HAWK” WAS BROUGHT IN.
CHAPTER XI—A FACE FROM OUT THE WINDING-SHEET.
CHAPTER XII—A TALISMAN AND A TRAITOR
CHAPTER XIII—THE RETREAT WITH THE PRISONERS
CHAPTER XIV.—THE REINTERMENT OF LINSKY.
CHAPTER XV—“TAKE ME WITH YOU, O’MAHONY.”
CHAPTER XVI—THE LADY OF MUIRISC.
CHAPTER XVII—HOW THE OLD BOATMAN KEPT HIS VOW.
CHAPTER XVIII—THE GREAT O’DALY USURPATION.
CHAPTER XIX—A BARGAIN WITH THE BURIED MAN.
CHAPTER XX—NEAR THE SUMMIT OF MT. GABRIEL.
CHAPTER XXI—ON THE MOUNTAIN-TOP—AND AFTER.
CHAPTER XXII—THE INTELLIGENT YOUNG MAN.
CHAPTER XXIII—THE COUNCIL OF WAR.
CHAPTER XXIV—THE VICTORY OF THE “CATHACH.”
CHAPTER XXV—BERNARD’S GOOD CHEER.
CHAPTER XXVI—THE RESIDENT MAGISTRATE
CHAPTER XXVII—THE RETURN OF THE O’MAHONY.
CHAPTER XXVIII—A MARINE MORNING CALL.
CHAPTER XXIX—DIAMOND CUT PASTE.
CHAPTER XXX—A FAREWELL FEAST.
MARCH HARES
By Harold Frederic
1896
CONTENTS
MARCH HARES.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
CHAPTER IX.
CHAPTER X.
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII.
SETH’S BROTHER’S WIFE
A Study Of Life In The Greater New York
By Harold Frederic
1887
CONTENTS
SETH’S BROTHER’S WIFE.
CHAPTER I.—THE HIRED FOLK.
CHAPTER II.—THE STORY OF LEMUEL.
CHAPTER III.—AUNT SABRINA.
CHAPTER IV.—THE TWO YOUNG WOMEN.
CHAPTER V.—THE FUNERAL.
CHAPTER VI.—IN THE NAME OF THE FAMILY.
CHAPTER VII.—THE THREE BROTHERS.
CHAPTER VIII.—ALBERT’S PLANS.
CHAPTER IX.—AT “M’TILDY’s” BEDSIDE.
CHAPTER X.—THE FISHING PARTY.
CHAPTER XI.—ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE WORLD.
CHAPTER XII.—THE SANCTUM.
CHAPTER XIII.—THIRTEEN MONTHS OF IT.
CHAPTER XIV.—BACK ON THE FARM.
CHAPTER XV.—MR. RICHARD ANSDELL.
CHAPTER XVI.—DEAR ISABEL.
CHAPTER XVII.—AN UPWARD LEAP.
CHAPTER XVIII.—BOLTING THE TICKET.
CHAPTER XIX.—THE WELCOME.
CHAPTER XX.—THE NIGHT: THE BROTHERS.
CHAPTER XXI.—THE NIGHT: MASTER AND MAN.
CHAPTER XXII.—THE NIGHT: THE LOVERS.
CHAPTER XXIII.—THE CONVENTION: THE BOSS.
CHAPTER XXIV.—THE CONVENTION: THE NEWS.
CHAPTER XXV.—“YOU THOUGHT I DID IT!”
CHAPTER XXVI.—THE CORONER.
CHAPTER XXVII.—ANNIE AND ISABEL.
CHAPTER XXVIII.—BETWEEN THE BREAD-PAN AND THE CHURN.
CHAPTER XXIX.—THE BOSS LOOKS INTO THE MATTER.
CHAPTER XXX.—JOHN’S DELICATE MISSION.
CHAPTER XXXI.—MILTON’S ASPIRATIONS.
CHAPTER XXXII.—“A WICKED WOMAN!”
CHAPTER XXXIII.—THE SHERIFF ASSISTS.
CHAPTER XXXIV.—AT “M’TILDY’S” BEDSIDE AGAIN
CHAPTER XXXV.—“SUCH WOMEN ARE!”
GLORIA MUNDI
By Harold Frederic
1899
CONTENTS
PART I
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
PART II
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
CHAPTER X
CHAPTER XI
CHAPTER XII
PART III
CHAPTER XIII
CHAPTER XIV
CHAPTER XV
CHAPTER XVI
CHAPTER XVII
CHAPTER XIX
CHAPTER XX
CHAPTER XXI
PART IV
CHAPTER XXII
CHAPTER XXIII
CHAPTER XXIV
CHAPTER XXV
CHAPTER XXVI
CHAPTER XXVII
THE YOUNG EMPEROR,
WILLIAM II OF GERMANY
A Study In Character Development On A Throne
By Harold Frederic
1891
CONTENTS
THE YOUNG EMPEROR, WILLIAM II OF GERMANY
CHAPTER I.—THE SUPREMACY OF THE HOHENZOLLERNS.
CHAPTER II.—WILLIAM’S BOYHOOD
CHAPTER III.—UNDER CHANGED INFLUENCES AT BONN
CHAPTER IV.—THE TIDINGS OF FREDERIC’S DOOM
CHAPTER V.—THROUGH THE SHADOWS TO THE THRONE
CHAPTER VI.—UNDER THE SWAY OF THE BISMARCKS
CHAPTER VII.—THE BEGINNINGS OF A BENEFICENT CHANGE
CHAPTER VIII.—A YEAR OF EXPERIMENTAL ABSOLUTISM
CHAPTER IX.—A YEAR OF HELPFUL LESSONS
CHAPTER X.—THE FALL OF THE BISMARCKS
CHAPTER XI—A YEAR WITHOUT BISMARCK
CHAPTER XII.—PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
THE LAWTON GIRL
By Harold Frederic
1890
CONTENTS
THE LAWTON GIRL
CHAPTER I.—“AND YET YOU KNEW!”
CHAPTER II.—CONFRONTING THE ORDEAL.
CHAPTER III.—YOUNG MR. BOYCE’S MEDITATIONS.
CHAPTER IV.—REUBEN TRACY.
CHAPTER V.—THE TURKEY-SHOOT.
CHAPTER VI.—THANKSGIVING AT THE MINSTERS’.
CHAPTER VII.—THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER’S WELCOME.
CHAPTER VIII.—THANKSGIVING AT THE LAWTONS’.
CHAPTER IX.—THE PARTNERSHIP.
CHAPTER X.—MR. SCHUYLER TENNEY.
CHAPTER XI.—MRS. MINSTER’S NEW LEGAL ADVISER.
CHAPTER XII.—THE THESSALY CITIZENS’ CLUB.
CHAPTER XIII.—=THE DAUGHTER OF THE MILLIONS.
CHAPTER XIV.—HORACE EMBARKS UPON THE ADVENTURE.
CHAPTER XV.—THE LAWTON GIRL’S WORK.
CHAPTER XVI.—A GRACIOUS FRIEND RAISED UP.
CHAPTER XVII.—TRACY HEARS STRANGE THINGS.
CHAPTER XVIII.—A SIMPLE BUSINESS TRANSACTION.
CHAPTER XIX.—NO MESSAGE FOR MAMMA.
CHAPTER XX.—THE MAN FROM NEW YORK.
CHAPTER XXI.—REUBEN’S MOMENTOUS FIRST VISIT.
CHAPTER XXII.—“SAY THAT THERE IS NO ANSWER.”
CHAPTER XXIII.—HORACE’S PATH BECOMES TORTUOUS.
CHAPTER XXIV.—A VEHEMENT RESOLVE.
CHAPTER XXV.—A VISITATION OF ANGELS.
CHAPTER XXVI.—OVERWHELMING DISCOMFITURE.
CHAPTER XXVII.—THE LOCKOUT.
CHAPTER XXVIII.—IN THE ROBBER’S CAVE.
CHAPTER XXIX.—THE MISTS CLEARING AWAY.
CHAPTER XXX.—JESSICA’S GREAT DESPAIR.
CHAPTER XXXI.—A STRANGE ENCOUNTER.
CHAPTER XXXII.—THE ALARM AT THE FARMHOUSE.
CHAPTER XXXIII.—PACING TOWARD THE REDDENED SKY.
CHAPTER XXXIV.—THE CONQUEST OF THE MOB.
CHAPTER XXXV.—THE SHINING REWARD.
CHAPTER XXXVI.—“I TELL YOU I HAVE LIVED IT DOWN!”
IN THE VALLEY
Harold Frederic
Contents.
Chapter I. "The French Are in the Valley!"