25 JANUARY 1902, Page 38

A Soldier of Virginia. By Burton Egbert Stevenson. (Duck- worth

and Co. 6s.)—Here is yet another story of America in the time of Washington. They are almost as plentiful as if there had been a copyright in that period which had just lapsed. This is a good specimen of its kind, and tells of the trials and difficul- ties undergone by Washington before he rose against the King. It is the old story of jealousy between regular and irregular troops, and of the inability of the English martinet Generals to see the capabilities of rough volunteers who know the country, even if they are ignorant of drill. Besides the account of General Brad- dock's disastrous march against the French, there are some exciting adventures with Indians, and a slight but pretty love- story runs through the book.