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tribes encamped on the banks of the river, and learn from them their customs, habits, and quaint legends.
PREVIOUS VOLUMES
CAMPING ON THE ST. LAWRENCE
Or, On the Trail of the Early Discoverers
Cloth  Illustrated  $1.50

THE HOUSE-BOAT ON THE ST. LAWRENCE
Or, Following Frontenac
Cloth  Illustrated  $1.50
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
STORIES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
First and Second Series  Cloth  Illustrated  $1.00 each
Lothrop, Lee & Shepherd and Co., Boston

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PIGEON CAMP SERIES By MARTHA JAMES
Illustrated     Cloth      Large 12mo    $1.25
JIMMIE SUTER
JIMMIE SUTER
JIMMIE SUTER is a sturdy, active, honest boy, whose father and mother are very worthy people in moderate circumstances. What Jimmie lacks in pocket money, however, he more than makes up in mechanical ingenuity and other good qualities, and his best boy friend is the son of a rich man, but not spoiled by the fact. They have royal times making and sailing an ice-boat and doing many other things, and best of all they organize the "S. F. B.," or Society for Feeding Birds, which spreads far and wide and is productive of most enjoyable acquaintances besides doing good service in the cause for which it was intended. Deeds of kindness to a queer old neighbor bring an unexpected reward, and the bright, wholesome book ends in a most pleasing manner.

"Martha James seems to have a good kind of insight for this juvenile literature, and in the course of an interesting story drops many valuable suggestions about the employment of a boy's time and his habits of life outside of school."—Syracuse Herald.

"In his kindness and thoughtfulness for both men and animals, Jimmie is an ideal boy."—The Watchman, Boston.

"The happy, wholesome book closes in a thoroughly satisfactory way."—Chicago Inter-Ocean.

"The tone is simple and healthy, and the book will no doubt find many young readers."—The Churchman, Milwaukee.

For sale by all booksellers or sent postpaid on receipt of price
by the publishers,

LOTHROP,   LEE   &   SHEPARD   CO.,   BOSTON

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W. O. STODDARD'S BOOKS
12mo     Cloth     Price per volume, $1.25


DAN MONROE: A Story of Bunker Bill Illustrated by W. F. Kennedy

In this volume the hero is one whose name is found in several trustworthy records as the drummer boy of the Lexington militia, his closest friend, Nat Harrington, being the fifer. The Concord fight, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the arrival of Washington are introduced as parts of a carefully preserved historical outline.

LONG BRIDGE BOYS Illustrated by I. B. Hazelton

It tells the story of an actual attempt made by the Confederates of Virginia, just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, to seize the city of Washington by force of arms, and make prisoners of President Lincoln and other high government officials.

AHEAD OF THE ARMY Illustrated by C. Chase Emerson

This is a lively narrative of the experiences of an American boy who arrives in Mexico as the war with the United States is beginning.

THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON: A War Story of 1812 Illustrated by Will Crawford

This tale is of the War of 1812, and describes the events of the only land campaign of 1812-1814 in which the Americans were entirely successful.

JACK MORGAN: A Boy of 1812 Illustrated by Will Crawford

It is the adventures of a boy of the frontier during the great fight that Harrison made on land, and Perry on the lakes for the security of the border.

THE NOANK'S LOG: A Privateer of the Revolution Illustrated by Will Crawford

The further adventures of the plucky Guert Ten Eyck, as he fought King George on land and sea.

THE DESPATCH BOAT OF THE WHISTLE: A Story of Santiago Illustrated by Frank T. Merrill

A breezy story of a newspaper despatch boat, in the war with Spain.

GUERT TEN EYCK Illustrated by Frank T. Merrill

A hero story of real American girls and boys, in the American Revolution.

THE PARTNERS Illustrated by Albert Scott Cox

A capital story of a bright, go-ahead country girl and two boys who helped her keep store.

CHUCK PURDY: A New York Boy Illustrated

A delightful story of boy life in New York City.

GID GRANGER: A Country Boy Illustrated

A capital story of American life.

For sale by all booksellers or sent postpaid on receipt of price by the publishers,

LOTHROP,   LEE   &   SHEPARD   CO.,   BOSTON

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George Cary Eggleston's Juveniles The Bale Marked Circle X
A Blockade Running Adventure
Illustrated by C. Chase Emerson. 12mo, red cloth, illustrated cover, $1.50.

Another of Mr. Eggleston's stirring books for youth. In it are told the adventures of three boy soldiers in the Confederate Service who are sent in a sloop on a secret voyage from Charleston to the Bahamas, conveying a strange bale of cotton which holds important documents. The boys pass through startling adventures: they run the blockade, suffer shipwreck, and finally reach their destination after the pluckiest kind of effort.

Camp Venture
A Story of the Virginia Mountains
Illustrated by W. A. McCullough. 12mo, dark red cloth, illustrated cover, $1.50.

The Louisville Courier Journal says: "George Cary Eggleston has written a decidedly good tale of pluck and adventure in 'Camp Venture.' It will be of interest to young and old who enjoy an exciting story, but there is also a great deal of instruction and information in the book."

The Last of the Flatboats
A Story of the Mississippi
Illustrated by Charlotte Harding. 12mo, green cloth, illustrated cover, $1.50.

The Brooklyn Eagle says: "Mr. George Cary Eggleston, the veteran editor and author, has scored a double success in his new book, 'The Last of the Flatboats,' which has just been published. Written primarily as a story for young readers, it contains many things that are of interest to older people. Altogether, it is a mighty good story, and well worth reading."

Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., Boston

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By Chaplain H. H. CLARK, U.S.N.
THE ADMIRAL'S AID
A Story of Life in the New Navy

12mo, blue cloth, illustrated by I. B. HAZELTON $1.25

In this favorite author's two earlier books we learned somewhat of the old navy. In this story it is the new navy, with all of its progress and development, which engages our attention. But the hope of the new navy is built upon the same qualities that have distinguished officers and men from its beginning. These Chaplain Clark portrays, to the delight of every reader, in this thrilling story.

JOE BENTLY, Naval Cadet
12mo, blue cloth, illustrated by F. O. SMALL. $1.25

In this story Joe Bently meets with many new and intensely interesting adventures.

BOY LIFE IN THE UNITED
STATES NAVY
12mo, blue cloth, illustrated. $1.25

The book is a true picture of a healthy, attractive life of the navy that is little known to the general public, and full enough of adventures to please all classes of readers.

Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., Boston[317]
YOUNG DEFENDER SERIES By ELBRIDGE S. BROOKS
IN DEFENCE OF THE FLAG
A Boy's Adventures in Spain and Cuba in the War of 1898
Illustrated by W. F. Stecher     12mo     Cloth $1.25

A STORY of action and adventure such as all healthy boys like, telling of a plucky young American who defended his country's flag against mobs in Spain and foemen in Cuba, and had many thrilling experiences.

"Suffice it to say that he will be a lucky boy, with many a thrill before him, who finds this book in his Christmas stocking. Don is a hero after every boy's heart."—Boston Herald.

IN DEFENCE OF THE FLAG WITH LAWTON AND ROBERTS
A Boy's Adventures in the Philippines and the Transvaal
Illustrated by C. Chase Emerson     12mo     Cloth $1.25

THE stirring adventures of a manly American boy who follows Lawton in his last campaigns, and by a singular train of circumstances has "moving accidents by flood and field," in two wars, with American soldiers, Filipino insurrectos, Malay pirates, English troopers, and Boer burghers.

"Mr. Brooks presents vivid pictures of both wars, so widely separated. His pages are full of the swift moving incidents which boys love. Dull indeed must be the young reader whose interest flags."—Boston Journal.

UNDER THE ALLIED FLAGS UNDER THE ALLIED FLAGS
A Boy's Adventures in China During the Boxer Revolt
Illustrated by W. F. Stecher     12mo     Cloth     $1.25

THE stirring story of an American boy's adventures in Tien Tsin and Pekin, in the ranks of the International troops and as one of the defenders of the beleaguered legations. Up-to-date, absorbing, and full of healthy excitement. Characters who are in the stories "With Lawton and Roberts" and "In Defence of the Flag" reappear in this story.

"Men and women, boys and girls, of all the mingled nationalities that made this war in China so picturesque, appear in the story and give it vigor, variety, and unflagging interest."—Cleveland World.

For sale by all booksellers or sent postpaid on receipt of price
by the publishers,

LOTHROP,   LEE   &   SHEPARD   CO.,   BOSTON
Transcriber's Notes:

Obvious punctuation errors repaired.

Page 139, text missing was presumed.

Original read:
the position, if I    f    every dec   
fellow in the Institute had    outraged   nd   
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sulted

Page 172, paragraph break inserted between the lines:

"Ay!" shouted the students, with one voice.

"Those opposed, say no."

The remaining corrections made are indicated by dotted lines under the corrections. Scroll the mouse over the word and the original text will appear.

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