An Interesting^ a Truthfuly and a Wholesome Book^ 



London Athen^um. 



WILKES, SHERIDAN, FOX. 



JhE pPPOSITION UNDER jG^EOI^GE THE yHIRD. 



By W. F. RAE. 

 8vo. Cloth Price, $2.00. 



A book which embraces vigorous sketches of three famous men 

 like John Wilkes, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, and Charles James Fox, 

 is truly worth having. The author is in evident sympathy with all three 

 of his subjects, and yet does not in either case betray an undue partial- 

 ity. Although in no instance condoning the private vices and personal 

 shortcomings of the characters he has to deal with, he does not allow 

 their faults to influence his estimate of the virtues, the talents, and the 

 public services, which entitle each of these celebrated men to the admi- 

 ration and gratitude of their country." — Chicago Tribune, 



**The volume is interesting to Americans particularly, as it speaks 

 of men who represented largely English sentiments during our struggle 

 for independence ; and the opposition of Fox to war in this country, as 

 represented in these pages, shows out clearly the love of liberty which 

 filled the minds of this man and his worthy colleagues Wilkes and Sheri- 

 dan at that time." — Albany Express, 



All who relish a fine portrayal of good sayings, courageous acts, 

 and laudable endeavor, will want to see this vjoxV,''-— Boston Common- 

 zvealth. 



The reading public owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Rae for reviv- 

 ing the acts and deeds of this triple combination of political giants." — 

 Philadelphia Age, 



The work bears the marks of care, and reflects credit upon Mr. 

 Rae in giving new attraction to old subjects so desirable to students of 

 biographical history." — Pittsburg Commercial. 



** We not only agree with Mr. Rae's conclusions, but we are grate- 

 ful to him for an interesting, a truthful, and a wholesome book." — 

 London A thenceum, 



D. APPLETON & CO,, Publishers, 



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