The Dogs of Boytown
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BY ALFRED BISHOP MASON
TOM STRONG, WASHINGTON'S SCOUT
Illustrated. $1.30 net.
A story of adventure. The principal characters, a boy and a trapper,are in the Revolutionary army from the defeat at Brooklyn to thevictory at Yorktown.
"The most important events of the Revolution and much general historical information are woven into this interesting and very well constructed story of Tom and a trapper, who serve their country bravely and well. Historical details are correctly given."--_American Library Association Booklet._
TOM STRONG, BOY-CAPTAIN
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Tom Strong and a sturdy old trapper take part in such stirring eventsfollowing the Revolution as the Indian raid with Crawford and aflat-boat voyage from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, etc.
TOM STRONG, JUNIOR
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The story of the son of Tom Strong in the young United States. Tomsees the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr; is inWashington during the presidency of Jefferson; is on board of the"Clermont" on its first trip, and serves in the United States Navyduring the War of 1812.
TOM STRONG, THIRD
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Tom Strong, Junior's son helps his father build the first railroad inthe United States and then goes with Kit Carson on the Lewis andClarke Expedition.
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THE HOME BOOK OF VERSE FOR YOUNG FOLKS
_Compiled by_ BURTON E. STEVENSON, _Editor of "The Home Book ofVerse."_
_With cover, and illustrations in color and black and white by WILLYPOGANY. Over 500 pages, large 12mo. $2.00 net._
Not a rambling, hap-hazard collection but a vade-mecum for youth fromthe ages of six or seven to sixteen or seventeen. It opens withNursery Rhymes and lullabies, progresses through child rhymes andjingles to more mature nonsense verse; then come fairy verses andChristmas poems; then nature verse and favorite rhymed stories; thenthrough the trumpet and drum period (where an attempt is made to teachtrue patriotism) to the final appeal of "Life Lessons" and "A Garlandof Gold" (the great poems for all ages).
This arrangement secures sequence of sentiment and a sort ofcumulative appeal. Nearly all the children's classics are included,and along with them a body of verse not so well known but almostequally deserving. There are many real "finds," most of which havenever before appeared in any anthology.
Mr. Stevenson has banished doleful and pessimistic verse, and hasdwelt on hope, courage, cheerfulness and helpfulness. The book shouldserve, too, as an introduction to the greater poems, informing tastefor them and appreciation of them, against the time when the boy orgirl, grown into youth and maiden, is ready to swim out into the fullcurrent of English poetry.
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BY ALICE CALHOUN HAINES
_For Young Folks from 9 to 16 Years old._
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With illustrations by FAITH AVERY. $1.35 net
A story full of action, not untinged by pathos, of a boy and hisfaithful dog and their wanderings after the poor-house burns down.They have interesting experiences with a traveling circus; the boy isthrown from a moving train, and has a lively time with the MexicanInsurrectos, from whom he is rescued by our troops.
THE LUCK OF THE DUDLEY GRAHAMS
Illustrated by FRANCIS DAY. 300 pp., 12mo. $1.35 net.
A family story of city life. Lightened by humor and an airship.
"Among the very best of books for young folks. Appeals especially to girls."--_Wisconsin List for Township Libraries._
"Promises to be perennially popular. A family of happy, healthy, inventive, bright children make the best of restricted conditions and prove themselves masters of circumstances."--_Christian Register._
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COCK-A-DOODLE HILL
A sequel to the above. Illustrated by FRANCIS DAY.
296 pp., 12mo. $1.35 net.
"Cockle-a-doodle Hill" is where the Dudley Graham family went to livewhen they left New York, and here Ernie started her chicken-farm, withone solitary fowl, "Hennerietta." The pictures of country scenes andthe adventures and experiences of this household of young people arevery life-like.
"No better book for young people than 'The Luck of the Dudley Grahams' was offered last year. 'Cock-a-Doodle Hill' is another of similar qualities."--_Philadelphia Press._
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