Washington's famous life-guards, who is a college mate of Alexander
Hamilton, and fights with him from Trenton to Yorktown. It deals with
school and camp in the "days that tried men's souls" here in America,
and introduces such famous characters as Washington, Hamilton,
Lafayette, Arnold, Andre, and Wayne. A splendid book for boys and
girls.
=The Story of the American Indian.= Profusely illustrated, 4to, cloth
$1.50
The first and only complete and consecutive story of the red men of
America. It is sympathetic but not sentimental, practical but not
one-sided, picturesque but not romantic. A book for all Americans to
read.
=The Story of the American Sailor.= Illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50
The only story of the American blue-jacket, whaler, fisherman,
merchantman, and foremast-hand, cabin boy, captain, commodore, and
admiral. A grand book for all lovers of heroism on the
sea,--especially American heroism.
ELBRIDGE S. BROOKS'S BOOKS
=The Story of the American Soldier.= Illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50
A stirring and graphic record of the American fighting man,--the
soldier who has secured peace through war,--from the days of
mound-builders and red Indians to those of Grant, Sherman, Sheridan,
and Miles.
=The Story of New York.= (STORY OF THE STATES SERIES.) Illustrated, 8vo,
cloth $1.50
This initial volume of the "Story of the States Series," of which Mr.
Brooks is editor, is a story of the beginnings and development of the
Empire State, told in a delightful and attractive manner.
"More like a charming fireside legend, told by a grandfather
to eager children, than the dry and pompous chronicles
commonly labelled history."--_Critic_, New York.
=Storied Holidays=: A Cycle of Red-Letter Days. Illustrated by Howard
Pyle, 12mo, cloth $1.50
A unique and charming collection of historical stories about the
world's holidays, told by the author of "Historic Boys" and "Historic
Girls" Splendidly illustrated by Howard Pyle.
"A book for buying and keeping that the children, as they
grow up, and the parents, too, may dip into and
read."--_Sunday School Times._
=The Boy Life of Napoleon=, afterwards Emperor of the French. Translated
and adapted for American children from the French of Madame Eugenie
Foa. Illustrated by Vesper L. George, and by numerous photographs. One
vol., square 8vo $1.25
"The style of the book is simple and graceful, and it has the merit of
historical accuracy, also of dramatic action. For those who wish their
boys and girls to study the life of the great Emperor of France, we
know of no better book than this."--_Literary World_, Boston.
=In Leisler's Times=: A Story of Knickerbocker New York, told for boys
and girls. Illustrated by W. T. Smedley, 12mo, cloth $1.50
A stirring, dramatic, and vivid historical tale, based on the
remarkable record of Jacob Leisler, earliest of American
patriots,--the first people's governor of New York.
"A good boy's book; manly, patriotic, and readable."--_The
Independent._
=In No Man's Land=: A Wonder Story. Illustrated by Childe Hassam, 12mo,
cloth $1.00
An "Alice in Wonderland" story about an American "Alice" whose name
was Ruthie, and who went to No Man's Land in a street-car. Full of fun
and fancy. The children's favorite wonder story.
"Sparkles all over with glee.... There is not a dull line in
it."--_The Dial._
W. O. STODDARD'S BOOKS
12mo Cloth Price per volume, $1.25
=DAN MONROE: A Story of Bunker Hill= Illustrated by W. F. Kennedy
In this volume the hero is one whose name is found in several
trustworthy records as the drummer boy of the Lexington militia, his
closest friend, Nat Harrington, being the fifer. The Concord fight,
the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the arrival of Washington are
introduced as parts of a carefully preserved historical outline.
=LONG BRIDGE BOYS= Illustrated by I. B. Hazelton
It tells the story of an actual attempt made by the Confederates of
Virginia, just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, to seize the
city of Washington by force of arms, and make prisoners of President
Lincoln and other high government officials.
=AHEAD OF THE ARMY= Illustrated by C. Chase Emerson
This is a lively narrative of the experiences of an American boy who
arrives in Mexico as the war with the United States is beginning.
=THE ERRAND BOY OF ANDREW JACKSON: A War Story of 1812= Illustrated by
Will Crawford
This tale is of the War of 1812, and describes the events of the only
land campaign of 1812-1814 in which the Americans were entirely
successful.
=JACK MORGAN: A Boy of 1818= Illustrated by Will Crawford
It is the adventures of a boy of the frontier during the great fight
that Harrison made on land, and Perry on the lakes for the security of
the border.
=THE NOANK'S LOG: A Privateer of the Revolution= Illustrated by Will
Crawford
The further adventures of the plucky Guert Ten Eyck, as he fought King
George on land and sea.
=THE DESPATCH BOAT OF THE WHISTLE: A Story of Santiago= Illustrated by
Frank T. Merrill
A breezy story of a newspaper despatch boat, in the war with Spain.
=GUERT TEN EYCK= Illustrated by Frank T. Merrill
A hero story of real American girls and boys, in the American
Revolution.
=THE PARTNERS= Illustrated by Albert Scott Cox
A capital story of a bright, go-ahead country girl and two boys who
helped her keep store.
=CHUCK PURDY: A New York Boy= Illustrated
A delightful story of boy life in New York City.
=GID GRANGER: A Country Boy= Illustrated
A capital story of American life.
George Gary Eggleston's Juveniles
=The Bale Marked Circle X=
A Blockade Running Adventure
Illustrated by C. Chase Emerson. 12mo, red cloth, illustrated cover,
$1.50.
Another of Mr. Eggleston's stirring books for youth. In it are told
the adventures of three boy soldiers in the Confederate Service who
are sent in a sloop on a secret voyage from Charleston to the Bahamas,
conveying a strange bale of cotton which holds important documents.
The boys pass through startling adventures: they run the blockade,
suffer shipwreck, and finally reach their destination after the
pluckiest kind of effort.
=Camp Venture=
A Story of the Virginia Mountains
Illustrated by W. A. McCullough. 12mo, dark red cloth, illustrated
cover, $1.50.
The _Louisville Courier Journal_ says: "George Gary Eggleston has
written a decidedly good tale of pluck and adventure in 'Camp
Venture.' It will be of interest to young and old who enjoy an
exciting story, but there is also a great deal of instruction and
information in the book."
=The Last of the Flatboats=
A Story of the Mississippi
Illustrated by Charlotte Harding. 12mo, green cloth, illustrated
cover, $1.50.
The _Brooklyn Eagle_ says: "Mr. George Gary Eggleston, the veteran
editor and author, has scored a double success in his new book, 'The
Last of the Flatboats,' which has just been published. Written
primarily as a story for young readers, it contains many things that
are of interest to older people. Altogether, it is a mighty good
story, and well worth reading."
_YOUNG DEFENDER SERIES_
By ELBRIDGE S. BROOKS
=IN DEFENCE OF THE FLAG=
=A Boy's Adventures in Spain and Cuba in the War of 1898=
Illustrated by W. F. STECHER 12mo Cloth $1.25
A story of action and adventure such as all healthy boys like, telling
of a plucky young American who defended his country's flag against
mobs in Spain and foemen in Cuba, and had many thrilling experiences.
"Suffice it to say that he will be a lucky boy, with many a
thrill before him, who finds this book in his Christmas
stocking. Don is a hero after every boy's heart."--_Boston
Herald._
=WITH LAWTON AND ROBERTS=
=A Boy's Adventures in the Philippines and the Transvaal=
Illustrated by C. CHASE EMERSON 12mo Cloth $1.25
The stirring adventures of a manly American boy who follows Lawton in
his last campaigns, and by a singular train of circumstances has
"moving accidents by flood and field," in two wars, with American
soldiers, Filipino insurrectos, Malay pirates, English troopers, and
Boer burghers.
"Mr. Brooks presents vivid pictures of both wars, so widely
separated. His pages are full of the swift-moving incidents
which boys love. Dull indeed must be the young reader whose
interest flags."--_Boston Journal._
=UNDER THE ALLIED FLAGS=
=A Boy's Adventures in China During the Boxer Revolt=
Illustrated by W. F. STECHER 12mo Cloth $1.25
The stirring story of an American boy's adventures in Tien Tsin and
Pekin, in the ranks of the International troops and as one of the
defenders of the beleaguered legations. Up-to-date, absorbing, and
full of healthy excitement. Characters who are in the stories "With
Lawton and Roberts" and "In Defence of the Flag" reappear in this
story.
"Men and women, boys and girls, of all the mingled
nationalities that made this war in China so picturesque,
appear in the story and give it vigor, variety, and
unflagging interest."--_Cleveland World._
For sale by all booksellers or sent postpaid on receipt of price by
the publishers,
LOTHROP, LEE & SHEPARD CO., BOSTON
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