"A dashing, graphic piece of work, well calculated to arouse the spirit

of youth."--_Publishers' Circular._

'TWIXT DAYDAWN AND LIGHT.

A Tale of the Times of Alfred the Great.

"Splendidly told and well illustrated."--_Pall Mall Gazette._

OLD ENGLAND ON THE SEA.

The Story of Admiral Drake.

"Here we have told with much spirit the story of Admiral Drake. We have

plenty of stories of the sea, _but what could be better than this true

tale_?"--_The Spectator._

HEARTS OF OAK.

A Story of Nelson and the Navy.

"Tom Bure, the hero, will charm every boy that gets hold of

it."--_Literary World._

"A story of the Navy and of Mighty Nelson, told with excellent

spirit."--_Saturday Review._

EXILES OF FORTUNE.

The Story of a Far North Land.

"A capital book; written with this popular writer's accustomed spirit,

and sure to be enjoyed."--_Scotsman._

TWO SAILOR LADS.

Their Stirring Adventures on Sea and Land.

"A sea story big with wonders."--_Saturday Review._

"A capital story in Dr. Stables' best style."--_Spectator._

FOR ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY.

A Tale of Battle and the Breeze.

"Dr. Stables has almost surpassed himself in this book. Certainly we

have read nothing of his which has pleased us more--perhaps we might say

as much."--_The Spectator._

IN SEARCH OF FORTUNE.

A Tale of the Old Land and the New.

"The story is naturally and brightly written."--_Standard._

"Just the book boys like."--_Schoolmaster._

FACING FEARFUL ODDS.

A Tale of Flood and Field.

"An exceptionally good book for boys."--_Guardian._

"One of the author's most fascinating stories."--_Leeds Mercury._

_Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d._

"LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVE."

A Cruise of the Good Ship "Boreas."

LONDON: JOHN F. SHAW & CO., 48, PATERNOSTER ROW, E.C.

Transcriber's Notes

In the caption of the illustration on page 102 "Stevenson" has been

changed to "Stephenson" (Stephenson fighting the fire).

On page 117 ' has been changed to " (of Nature's gentlemen.").

On page 159 -- has been added (of youth."--_Publishers' Circular._).

Otherwise the original has been preserved.

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