the grace and beauty of Josephine, had ardently offered her his hand. Under these circumstances the inexperienced maiden had consented to the union, and was now crossing the Atlantic with her uncle for the consummation of the nuptials in France.
Upon her arrival she was conducted to Fontainebleau, where De Beauharnais hastened to meet her. Proud of her attractions, he took great pleasure in introducing her to his high-born friends, and lavished upon her every attention. Josephine was grateful,
of her heart-rending griefs.
This volume will soon be followed by the History of Louis Philippe.
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER
I. PARENTAGE AND BIRTH 15
II. MARRIAGE OF JOSEPHINE AND
GENERAL BONAPARTE 49
III. HORTENSE AND DUROC 80
IV. THE MARRIAGE OF HORTENSE 110
V. THE BIRTH OF LOUIS NAPOLEON AND THE