Description

This vintage book contains James De Mille's 1871 novella, "Fire in the Woods". Originally published as part of the "Brethren of the White Cross" series, it follows the adventures of a group of boys at a Canadian boarding school. A charming and humourous tale, "Fire in the Woods" would make for ideal bedtime reading and is not to be missed by fans and collectors of De Mille's work. Contents include: "On a Visit", "A Fascinating and a Temptation", "Secret Plans", "An Exciting Letter", "Where's Old Solomon?", "Arrival of an Opportunity", "The Opportunity Seized", "A Hazardous Adventure", "The Island in the Falls", "The Island in the Fall", et cetera. James de Mille (1833 - 1880) was a well known writer, specialising in popular fiction during the late 1860s and early 1870s. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.