For the Liberty of Texas

by Edward Stratemeyer

  COLONIAL SERIES

  By EDWARD STRATEMEYER

  FIRST VOLUME

  _WITH WASHINGTON IN THE WEST_

  _Or a Soldier Boy's Battles in the Wilderness_

  Illustrated by A. B. Shute 302 pages $1.25

  Mr. Stratemeyer has woven into an excellent story something ofWashington's youthful experience as a surveyor, leading on to thealways thrilling Braddock's defeat. The hero, David Morris, is severalyears younger than Washington, with whom he becomes intimatelyassociated. Pictures of pioneer life are given; scenes with friendlyIndians; and old-time games.

  SECOND VOLUME

  _MARCHING ON NIAGARA_ _Or The Soldier Boys of the Old Frontier_

  Illustrated by A. B. Shute Price $1.25

  The story relates the doings of two young soldiers who join theColonial forces in a march on Fort Niagara, during the time of the warwith France, when the whole territory between the Blue Ridge and theGreat Lakes was in a state of unrest. Many side lights are thrown intothe colonial homes, and much useful information is given of thepioneers who helped to make our country what it is to-day.

  David Morris is a fine fellow, and about him is woven a fine "Injun"story that is sure to delight the boys.--_Universalist Leader, Boston._

  THIRD VOLUME

  _AT THE FALL OF MONTREAL_ _Or a Soldier Boy's Final Victory_

  Illustrated by A. B. Shute Price $1.25

  This volume relates the adventures of Dave Morris and his cousin Henryduring the two last campaigns against the French for the possession ofCanada and the territory below the great lakes. The scaling of theheights of Quebec under General Wolfe, and the memorable battle on thePlains of Abraham, are given in detail. There are many stirring scenesof battle, and there are also adventures while fishing and hunting, andwith the Indians.

  The chief charm of Mr. Stratemeyer's stories lies in the fact that anenormous quantity of valuable information, collected from the mostreliable sources, is deftly woven into the narrative without takingaway from the interest.--_Philadelphia Inquirer._

  COLONIAL SERIES

  By EDWARD STRATEMEYER

  FOURTH VOLUME

  ON THE TRAIL OF PONTIACOr _Pioneer Boys of the Ohio_

  Illustrated by A. B. Shute Price $1.25

  This volume tells of times in our country immediately after the warwith France for the possession of Canada. A fight with the Indians andthe French in a snowstorm is especially realistic, and the entire bookcarries with it the atmosphere of colonial times.

  Boys are attracted to stories by Edward Stratemeyer, and they willenjoy "On the Trail of Pontiac."--_Plain Dealer, Cleveland, O._

  VOLUME FIVE

  THE FORT IN THE WILDERNESS Or _The Soldier Boys of the Indian Trails_

  306 pages Illustrated by A. B. Shute Price $1.25

  This story is one of the best tales of Colonial days penned by thisfavorite author for young people. A central figure is the noted Indianwarrior, Pontiac, and the particulars are given of the rise and fall ofthat awful conspiracy against the whites, which will never beforgotten, and vivid pen pictures are given of fights in and around theforts and at a trading-post on the Ohio.

  VOLUME SIX

  TRAIL AND TRADING POST Or _The Young Hunters of the Ohio_

  320 pages Illustrated Price $1.25

  A fine closing volume to this deservingly popular series. Here we againmeet the Morris boys, and many other friends. The plot centres aboutthe possession of a certain trading-post on the Ohio River at a timejust previous to the Revolution, and there are some encounters with theunfriendly Indians and with some Frenchmen who wished to claim the postas their own.

  There are few authors whose books have so wide and so thoroughlysatisfactory a reading as those by Mr. Stratemeyer--_Courier, Boston_

  American Boys' Biographical Series

  By EDWARD STRATEMEYER

  VOLUME ONE

  AMERICAN BOYS' LIFE OF WILLIAM McKINLEY

  300 pages Illustrated by A. B. Shute and from Photographs $1.25

  Here is told the whole story of McKinley's boyhood days, his life atschool and at college, his work as a school teacher, his gloriouscareer in the army, his struggles to obtain a footing as a lawyer, hisefforts as a Congressman and a Governor, and lastly his prosperouscareer as our President, all told in a style particularly adapted toboys and young men. The book is full of interesting anecdotes, alltaken from life, showing fully the sincere, honest, painstaking effortsof a life cut all too short. The volume will prove an inspiration toall boys and young men, and should be in every library.

  For nearly a year Mr. Stratemeyer has been gathering material andgiving careful study to the life of the young William, his childhood,his boyhood, and all his inspiring and romantic history. The story wasnearing its end when the awful finale came and tragedy ended the dramaof President McKinley's life.--_New York Journal._

  VOLUME TWO

  AMERICAN BOYS' LIFE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT

  300 pages 12mo Illustrated from Photographs $1.25

  This excellent work for young people covers the whole life of ourstrenuous executive, as schoolboy, college student, traveler, author,hunter and ranchman, as assemblyman, as civil service commissioner, asAssistant Secretary of the Navy, as a daring rough rider, as Governorof New York, and lastly as President. Full of stories taken from reallife and told in a manner to interest both young and old.

  We unreservedly recommend Mr. Stratemeyer's books for boys. They arewholesome, accurate as to historical details, and alwaysinteresting.--_Boston Times._