by Guy Boothby
LIST OF NEW BOOKS
By MAURICE THOMPSON.
A BANKER OF BANKERSVILLE. 12mo, 323 pages. Cloth binding. 50c.
A thoroughly American story of stirring events in a Western "boom" city.For a vivid pen picture of real life and romance in a hustling littleWestern metropolis, with sufficient love and humor to make the bookinteresting, we would commend "A Banker of Bankersville."
By F. FRANKFORT MOORE.
I FORBID THE BANNS. The story of a comedy which was played seriously.12mo, 404 pages. Cloth binding. 50c.
The hero and heroine meet on a vessel returning to England fromAustralia and learn to love each other. The girl is rich and beautiful,and does not believe in the rite of marriage. After much thinking, theman agrees to take her to his home without a marriage ceremony. Theconsequences of the departure from custom makes an interesting andinstructive story.
By W. E. NORRIS.
HIS GRACE. 12mo, 278 pages. Cloth binding. 50c.
"Mr. Norris has never written a better novel than this, which deals withEnglish life and its remedy for debts--marriage to a rich wife--thoughHis Grace, being obstinate, weds a poor girl. The characters are alldistinctly drawn, and the plot is well proportioned and its movementeasy"--_Boston Literary World._
By ALEXANDRE DUMAS.
D'ARTAGNAN, THE KING MAKER. Illustrated. 12mo, 308 pages. Cloth binding.$1.00
An old Dumas story, but quite new to the American public. The historysurrounding this peculiar state of affairs is too long to repeat here;but it is an absolute fact that no translation of "The Kingmaker" hasever before appeared in English. The plot of the story hinges upon themission of D'Artagnan, the Kingmaker, who is dispatched to Portugal,then in the grip of Spain. He discovers Portugal a slumbering volcano,and in a little while he is trying the temper of his blade right andleft. D'Artagnan, the dauntless, temporarily changes places with DonJuan, the somewhat timid aspirant to the throne; and after a hundredwell-fought fights and a display of heroism that dazzled the populace,he has the satisfaction of hearing Don Juan proclaimed King of Portugal.It is a thrilling story, in which the clash of arms blends with the softtones of lovely women, and the amorous speeches of the susceptibleD'Artagnan. The book is splendidly illustrated by Charles Grunwald.
By OUIDA (Louise de la Rame).
SANTA BARBARA. 12mo, 303 pages. Cloth binding. 50c.
In this collection of the gems of Ouida's storiettes, the author takesthe reader to the fog-bound shores of the Adriatic, along enchantingwharves and quays, through gorgeous palaces and cathedrals, andintroduces the most charming characters in fiction.
THE TOWER OF TADDEO. 12mo, 313 pages. Cloth binding. 50c.
This is a pathetic story of an old bookseller who, having no idea ofmoney, gathers treasures of old books, which, with the extravagance ofan ungrateful son, ruins him. He has a daughter who lives, loves andcares for him, who becomes betrothed to a poor artist. It is a story ofsimple trusting ignorance on the one hand and grasping dishonesty on theother.
By J. MACLAREN COBBAN.
A SOLDIER AND A GENTLEMAN. 12mo, 211 pages. Cloth binding. 50c.
The hero is a manly youth, who has seen service in the English army, andwho, upon his return to a civilian's life, finds himself rather out ofhis element and extremely hard up. For a consideration, he agrees torepresent another person, and in this compromising position makes loveto a pretty, and, at the same time, wealthy young woman. How he proveshimself to be a Soldier and a Gentleman must be left to the reader todiscover.
By EDWARD W. TOWNSEND.
A DAUGHTER OF THE TENEMENTS. 12mo, 301 pages. Cloth binding. 50c.
This work is the master product of the author of "Chimmie Fadden." In"Chimmie Fadden," we laugh at the humor of East-side life. In "ADaughter of the Tenements," we have the real pathos and tragedy of lifein the tenements of New York, written by one who knows the people andtheir ways and hearts, and how to write it all--as no one has ever knownand written of that district before.
By BILLY BURGUNDY.
TOOTHSOME TALES TOLD IN SLANG. Illustrated. 16mo, 120 pages. Clothbinding. 75c.
Here are vivid pages from the everyday lives of fascinating women beforeand behind the foot-lights. The yarns are dainty, sometimes humorouslypathetic, sometimes uproariously funny, but always delightful. "Onebegins the book with a smile, and puts it away with a number one sizelaugh, and a feeling that it has been worth while to cultivate theacquaintance of Billy Burgundy's slang of the Rialto."
WORKS BY HENRY HARLAND
MRS. PEIXADA. 12mo, 317 pages. Cloth binding. 75c.
The hero, a young lawyer whose first case is the tracking of Mrs.Peixada, a charming woman of about twenty-three summers, accused ofshooting her husband. The plot is as peculiar as that of "As It WasWritten." The denouement is a thorough surprise.
MADEMOISELLE MISS, and other stories. 12mo, 192 pages. Cloth binding.75c.
The title-story of the present volume, as well as those which follow it,shows the same clear insight into character, the same strength anddelicacy of description, and the same faculty of individualizing thepersonages of the narrative, as are manifest in Mr. Harland's previouswork.
MEA CULPA--A Woman's Last Word. 12mo, 347 pages. Cloth binding. 75c.
To save her father, a woman marries a European prince. It is a lovelessmarriage and the life is a bitter one. A former lover appears; there isa duel; the prince dies. Then, instead of marriage bells, there is thesadness of farewell. The lover feels himself a murderer and takes hisown life in an agony of despair.
THE YOKE OF THE THORAH. 12mo, 320 pages. Cloth binding. 75c.
Two lovers were to be married in the spring. That one was a Jew and theother a Christian didn't seem to matter. But the God of Israelintervenes through a venerable rabbi, and a struggle begins between hopeand doubt. The story is taken up with the attempts of the lovers to cometogether and the plans of the elders to keep them separate.
AS IT WAS WRITTEN--A Jewish Musician's Story. 12mo, 252 pages. Clothbinding. 75c.
"As It Was Written" is the confession of a man who, under peculiarcircumstances, murders the woman he loves and then gives himself up tothe punishment that the terrible crime demands.
GRANDISON MATHER--An account of the fortunes of Mr. and Mrs. ThomasGardner. 12mo, 338 pages. Cloth binding. 75c.
The opening chapter gives a sunny picture of Tom's vacation in Paris,after finishing his college course, and his courtship of "Mrs. Tom."After many experiences Tom writes a successful novel and makes somemoney. The story is a simple everyday one throughout and is charminglytold. It is full of graphic pictures of New York life.
A LATIN-QUARTER COURTSHIP, and other stories. 12mo, 269 pages. Clothbinding. 75c.
The first story covers 190 pages, and is a charmingly told tale of lifeand love in Paris, in which the actors are an American woman doctor, herfriend a young French girl, and an American author. The two latter, ofcourse, fall in love with each other.
WORKS BY AMEDEE ACHARD
This author is not as familiar to American and English readers as themerit of his work would warrant, but it is a positive pleasure toexploit the writings of one so well equipped for a foremost position inthe school of which Alexandre Dumas, Theophile Gautier and Stanley J.Weyman are the accepted standards. Mons. Achard's works are popularfavorites with the French people, and the excellent translations of hisbest novels which we are presenting to the public in moderate-pricededitions cannot fail to please and satisfy all lovers of "The ThreeMusketeers," and works of like tenor.
BELLE ROSE--A Romance of the Cloak and Sword. Translated by WilliamHale, with a biography of the author. Five full-page illustrations.12mo, 368 pages. Cloth binding. $1.25
"Belle-Rose" is a romance in which the hero undertakes and conquers allmanner of difficulties for the love of a woman. The author throws theglamour of love and war over all, introducing such celebrated charactersin history as to give it an air of reality.
THE DRAGOONS OF LA GUERCHE--A Sequel to "T
he Huguenot's Love."Translated by Richard Duffy. Five full-page illustrations. 12mo, 358pages. Cloth binding. $1.25
Although "The Huguenot's Love" is so complete and fascinating a story initself, the sequel is bound to prove a still greater satisfaction to thereader. In "The Dragoons of La Guerche" we find the two heroes of theformer tale riding at the head of their band of cavalry through the mosthostile territory of Europe in the quest of the two fair women theyloved.
THE SWORD OF A GASCON. Translated by William Hale. Five full-pageillustrations. 12mo, 289 pages. Cloth binding. $1.25
This story of the reign of Louis XIV. is a typical "romance of the cloakand sword." The Gascon hero is bold and daring, like all those of hisrace. He is an accomplished swordsman, a gallant cavalier, who payscourt to an inn-keeper's daughter or the niece of a cardinal with equalgrace and equal success.
THE HUGUENOT'S LOVE. Translated by Richard Duffy. Five full-pageillustrations. 12mo, 333 pages. Cloth binding. $1.25
In this volume the gifted author gives a splendid picture of thereligious strife which paralyzed all Europe in the middle of theseventeenth century. The two main characters are in religion enemies,but personally the dearest of friends. They are valiant Frenchmen, whounder the standard of Gustavus Adolphus, engaged in the immortal ThirtyYears' War. Their sweethearts follow them in their expedition and incursome marvelous adventures.
THE SEASHORE AND MOUNTAIN SERIES
_A NEW SERIES OF 12mo_
Handsomely bound in cloth, stamped in colors
Price, per volume, Fifty Cents
Heir of Linne, The Robert Buchanan Her Faithful Knight Gertrude Warden His Word of Honor E. Werner In the Golden Days Edna Lyall In the Roar of the Sea S. Baring Gould In Strange Company Guy Boothby Kidnapped Robert Louis Stevenson Little Cuban Rebel, The Edna Winfield Living or Dead Hugh Conway Lorna Doone R. D. Blackmore Lucky Young Woman, A F. C. Philips Man in Possession "Rita" Master of Ballantrae, The Robert Louis Stevenson Master of the Mine, The Robert Buchanan Miss Kate "Rita" Mr. Meeson's Will H. Rider Haggard Nobler Sex, The Florence Marryat Of the World, Worldly Mrs. Forrester Perilous Secret, A Charles Reade Price He Paid, The E. Werner Averil Rosa Nouchette Carey Bam Wildfire Helen B. Mathers Black Rock Ralph Connor Beatrice H. Rider Haggard Bondman, The Hall Caine Black Carnation, The Fergus Home Cardinal Sin, A Hugh Conway Consequences Egerton Castle Cruise of the Cachelot, The Frank T. Bullen Dead Secret, The Wilkie Collins Difficult Matter, A Mrs. Emily Lovett Cameron Doctor Jack St. George Rathborne Dugdale Millions, The Barclay North Facing the Footlights Florence Marryat Fatal Silence, A Florence Marryat Fever of Life, The Fergus Hume First Violin, The Jessie Fothergill Frozen Pirate, The W. Clark Russell Gentleman from Gascony, A Bicknell Dudley Heaps of Money W. E. Norris Ralph Ryder of Brent Florence Warden She Fell in Love With Her Husband E. Werner Should She Have Left Him? Barclay North Splendid Spur, The "Q" A. T. Quiller Couch Stormy Wedding, A Mary E. Bryan That Beautiful Wretch William Black Thelma Marie Corelli Those Girls John Strange Winter Treasure Island Robert Louis Stevenson True To Herself Mrs. J. H. Walforth Uncle Tom's Cabin Harriet Beecher Stowe Under Two Flags "Ouida" Wedding Ring, The Robert Buchanan Wee Wifie Rosa Nouchette Carey White Company, The A. Conan Doyle We Two Edna Lyall Won by Waiting Edna Lyall Wormwood Marie Corelli Yale Man, A Robert Lee Tyler Young Mrs. Jardine Miss Mulock
The Rockspur Athletic Series
BY Gilbert Patten
The series consists of three books, each being a good clean story ofathletic training, sports and contests, such as interest every healthy,growing boy of to-day.
While aiming to avoid the extravagant and sensational, the storiescontain enough thrilling incidents to please the lad who loves actionand adventure. From the beginning, _The Boys of Rockspur_ work step bystep toward the grand consummation of their desires, the building andfitting oL a club house and gymnasium, a result that is finallyaccomplished; but, in the meantime, they have many trials, jealousies,heartburnings and defeats, enemies and traitors in their own ranks,making the struggle harder and the victory sweeter. The description oftheir _Baseball and Football Games_ and other contests with rival clubsand teams make very exciting and absorbing reading; and few boys withwarm blood in their veins, having once begun the perusal of one oL thesebooks, will willingly lay it down till it is finished.
1--THE ROCKSPUR NINE. A story of Baseball.
2--THE ROCKSPUR ELEVEN. A Story of Football.
3--THE ROCKSPUR RIVALS. A Story of Winter Sports.
Each volume contains about 300 pages, 12mo in size, cloth binding, pervolume, $1.00
THE FRANK MERRIWELL SERIES
BY BURT L. STANDISH
For a great number of years Frank Merriwell has been a name to conjurewith among the boys of America. Frank, with his chums, has beendeservedly popular, but his adventures and achievements have neverbefore been published in book form. It was in response to a clamorousdemand for the Frank Merriwell stories in this form that this series wasprepared. These are unique among boys' books; indeed, so filled are theywith incident and action oL every kind that it would be impossible togive here any adequate idea of what they contain. Frank Merriwell was noordinary boy, and it falls to the lot of very few fellows to have asmuch fun and strenuousness crowded into his school life as will be foundin this all-absorbing history.
The first titles in the series are:
FRANK MERRIWELL'S SCHOOL DAYS. Illustrated. 12mo, 302 pages. Clothbinding. $1.00
FRANK MERRIWELL'S CHUMS. Illustrated. 12mo, 302 pages. Cloth binding.(In press.) $1.00
