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.