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by Laura Lee Hope


  The Flag of Freedom Series

  By CAPTAIN RALPH BONEHILL.

  A favorite Line of American Stories for American Boys. Every volumecomplete in itself, and handsomely illustrated.

  12mo. Bound in cloth. Stamped in Colors.

  Price, 60 Cents per Volume. Postpaid.

  WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS Or, A Young Scout among the Indians.

  Tells of the remarkable experiences of a youth who, with his parents,goes to the Black Hills in search of gold. Custer's last battle is welldescribed. A volume every lad fond of Indian stories should possess.

  BOYS OF THE FORT Or, A Young Captain's Pluck.

  This story of stirring doings at one of our well-known forts in the WildWest is of more than ordinary interest. The young captain had adifficult task to accomplish, but he had been drilled to do his duty,and does it thoroughly. Gives a good insight into army life of to-day.

  THE YOUNG BANDMASTER Or, Concert, Stage, and Battlefield.

  The hero is a youth with a passion for music, who becomes a cornetist inan orchestra, and works his way up to the leadership of a brass band. Heis carried off to sea and falls in with a secret service cutter boundfor Cuba, and while there joins a military band which accompanies oursoldiers in the never-to-be-forgotten attack on Santiago.

  OFF FOR HAWAII Or, The Mystery of a Great Volcano.

  Here we have fact and romance cleverly interwoven. Several boys start ona tour of the Hawaiian Islands. They have heard that there is a treasurelocated in the vicinity of Kilauea, the largest active volcano in theworld, and go in search of it. Their numerous adventures will befollowed with much interest.

  A SAILOR BOY WITH DEWEY Or, Afloat in the Philippines.

  The story of Dewey's victory in Manila Bay will never grow old, but herewe have it told in a new form--as it appeared to a real, live Americanyouth who was in the navy at the time. Many adventures in Manila and inthe interior follow, give true-to-life scenes from this portion of theglobe.

  WHEN SANTIAGO FELL Or, the War Adventures of Two Chums.

  Two boys, an American and his Cuban chum, leave New York to join theirparents in the interior of Cuba. The war between Spain and the Cubans ison, and the boys are detained at Santiago, but escape by crossing thebay at night. Many adventures between the lines follow, and a goodpen-picture of General Garcia is given.

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  GROSSET & DUNLAP, - NEW YORK

  The Frontier Series

  Stories of Early American Exploration and Adventure for Boys.

  By CAPTAIN RALPH BONEHILL

  The Historical Background Is Absolutely Correct.

  12 mo. Well printed and well illustrated. Handsomely bound in cloth,stamped in Colors.

  Price, 60 Cents per Volume. Postpaid.

  PIONEER BOYS OF THE GOLD FIELDS Or, The Nugget Hunters of '49

  A tale complete in itself, giving the particulars of the great rush ofthe gold seekers to California in 1849. In the party making its wayacross the continent are three boys, one from the country, another fromthe city, and a third just home from a long voyage on a whaling ship.They become chums, and share in no end of adventures.

  PIONEER BOYS OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST Or, With Lewis and Clark Across the Rockies

  A splendid story describing in detail the great expedition formed underthe leadership of Lewis and Clark, and telling what was done by thepioneer boys who were first to penetrate the wilderness of the northwestand push over the Rocky Mountains. The book possesses a permanenthistorical value and the story should be known by every bright Americanboy.

  WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER Or, The Pioneer Boys of Old Kentucky

  Relates the true-to-life adventures of two boys who, in company withtheir folks, move westward with Daniel Boone. Contains many thrillingscenes among the Indians and encounters with wild animals. It isexcellently told.

  * * * * *GROSSET & DUNLAP, - NEW YORK

  The Great Newspaper Series

  BY HOWARD R. GARIS

  The author is a practised journalist, and these stories convey a truepicture of the workings of a great newspaper.

  12mo. Well printed and finely illustrated.

  Price, 60 Cents per Volume. Postpaid.

  FROM OFFICE BOY TO REPORTER Or, The First Step in Journalism

  LARRY DEXTER, REPORTER Or, Strange Adventures in a Great City

  LARRY DEXTER'S GREAT SEARCH Or, The Hunt for a Missing Millionaire

  The Deep Sea Series

  BY ROY ROCKWOOD

  No manly boy ever grew tired of sea stories--there is a fascinationabout them, and they are a recreation to the mind.

  12mo. Handsomely printed and illustrated.

  Price, 60 Cents per Volume. Postpaid.

  ADRIFT ON THE PACIFIC Or, The Secret of the Island Cave

  THE CRUISE OF THE TREASURE SHIP Or, The Castaways of Floating Island

  THE RIVAL OCEAN DIVERS Or, The Search for a Sunken Treasure

  The Railroad Series

  BY ALLEN CHAPMAN

  Ralph is determined to be a "railroad man." He starts in at the foot ofthe ladder; but is full of manly pluck and "wins out." Boys will begreatly interested in his career.

  12mo. Handsomely printed and illustrated.

  Price, 60 Cents per Volume. Postpaid.

  RALPH ON THE OVERLAND EXPRESS Or, the Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer A clean cut picture of railroading of to-day.

  RALPH OF THE ROUND HOUSE Or, Bound to Become a Railroad Man

  RALPH IN THE SWITCH TOWER Or, Clearing the Track

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  GROSSET & DUNLAP - NEW YORK

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  Transcriber's Notes:

  Punctuation normalized.

  Page 36, V added to CHAPTER V.

  Page 204, advertisement for The Deep Sea Series, "area" changed to "are a." (they are a recreation)

 


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