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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
First and Second Series Cloth Illustrated $1.00 each
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JIMMIE SUTER
"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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 further adventures of the plucky Guert Ten Eyck, as he fought King George on land and sea.
A breezy story of a newspaper despatch boat, in the war with Spain.
A hero story of real American girls and boys, in the American Revolution.
A capital story of a bright, go-ahead country girl and two boys who helped her keep store.
A delightful story of boy life in New York City.
A capital story of American life.
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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 VentureIllustrated 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 FlatboatsIllustrated 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."
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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.
In this story Joe Bently meets with many new and intensely interesting adventures.
STATES NAVY
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.
YOUNG DEFENDER SERIES By ELBRIDGE S. BROOKS
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.
WITH LAWTON AND ROBERTS
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
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.
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