The Rose of the Wilderness, Or, Washington's First Love; Taken and Revised from Authentic Sources (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXII. MARCH AND DEFEAT OP BRADDOCK fHE joy of Charles Addison's father and mother on meeting again with their only son, whom they looked upon as one restored from the grave, was indeed great, and parties and receptions were given by the overjoyed parents, at all of which Captain Addison was the flattered and petted hero of the occasion. The compliments and smiles of admiration bestowed upon him by the fair sex were well calculated to not only turn the head of the ordinary young man, but to shake the constancy of an affection not firmly grounded in true love. But the lover of Marie Frasier meritoriously held fast to his heart's integrity. I say meritoriously, for not a few were the aspirants for a place in the esteem of this young man who seemed to be riding I upon the tidal wave of popularity. Wealth and beauty bowed before him, but, if he felt his heart warming under the seductive influence of his surroundings, one single reflection upon the charms of a "Rose"that was blooming in the Wilderness for him alone, was enough to restore to him those feelings of true affection which he delighted to cherish. All through the fall and winter young Addison lived a life of enchantment, which to one of his genial temperament was very enjoyable; but at times he felt an irresistible desire to be away from the gay crowd that surrounded him and to bask in the sunshine of the fair maid that had won his heart. When the spring time came he felt an almost uncontrollable desire to see her. To inform his father of his wishes, with a view to obtain his permission to return to the western wilds, he knew would be fruitless. His only hope lay in the contemplated march of a British army against Fort DuQuesne, the landing of which was looked for every day. He had not long to...