THE DAWN BREAKS--CONCLUSION
THE most tremendous excitement followed; for the old squaw, still
clinging to Roger, was appealing to the chief. Running Elk was
listening, too, and seemed greatly interested in what she was saying.
In fact, the entire assemblage was spell-bound; warriors and squaws
bent their heads forward, to better catch all that she said, and
whenever Karmeet paused to catch her breath there could be heard loud
sighs.
Dick was thrilled by the sudden change in their condition. Although he
could not tell the meaning of a single word the old squaw spoke, it was
very evident from her gesticulations that she was telling the story
of how these white boys had saved the lives of herself and the Indian
girl when the savage panther was ready to spring down upon them; and
afterwards entertained them beside their camp fire, feeding them, and
even covering them with a blanket to keep the night dews off.
Yes, as the story progressed, and she became even more excited, he
could tell how she was demanding their lives as a just recompense for
their gallantry toward herself and her girl companion; for she finally
covered both of them with her hands, and then appealed to Running Elk.
The great chief of the warlike Sioux seemed to be considering; but
Dick, knowing as much of Indian character as he did, felt that the case
was already decided. The honor of an Indian would never allow their
being injured after they had shown themselves friends of the Sioux.
"Give yourselves no further uneasiness, lads," said Jasper Williams,
heartily, at that critical moment. "You have been lucky enough to do a
great service to the sister and the child of Running Elk himself, for
they bear that relationship to the chief. He is bound to free you after
that. And every Injun in the village will want to shake hands with you.
I would that my chances were half as bright."
"We will refuse to go without you, Jasper," declared Dick, firmly; for
he had already taken a great liking to the scout; and besides, was not
Williams a most important factor in the fulfillment of the mission on
which he and Roger had started forth from the settlement away down the
Missouri?
"Listen to what the great chief is about to say," remarked the scout,
forgetting that he was the only one of the trio able to interpret the
Sioux tongue.
But, since all Indians make considerable use of gestures in their
oratory, it was not so very difficult, after all, to comprehend the
tenor of what Running Elk said.
First he asked his sister several quick questions, to all of which she
replied eagerly, pointing first to Roger, and then his cousin; after
which she led Dove Eyes forward, and the little girl, too, recognized
the lads. After he had quite satisfied himself that there could be no
mistake, the Sioux chief addressed himself to the assembled warriors.
He grew quite impassioned in his talk; and often, when he came to a
pause, a chorus of grunts answered him. But Dick noticed that all the
nods of those grim heads were _up and down_; and, wise boy that he
was, this told him that the braves were in complete accord with what
Running Elk was saying.
Finally the chief arose deliberately to his feet, though none of the
others who were sitting made a move. He walked over to where the three
whites stood, and held out his hand to Roger first of all; for had not
his sister declared that it was he whose "shooting-stick" had killed
the panther, and whose blanket had been used to cover their forms from
the night air?
"Brother!"
The word fell from the lips of the chief, and rather staggered both
lads, for they had not dreamed that he knew a bit of English. But his
meaning was plainly indicated. After that they were not to be looked
upon in the light of enemies, but honored friends. An Indian always
pays back a debt, whether of evil or good.
Then the chief turned to Dick, and performed the same service. The
latter was shrewd enough to know that, if anything was to be done for
Jasper Williams, now was the accepted time. He had heard his father
often say "If you want to accomplish anything you must strike while the
iron is hot."
So he immediately threw one arm about the shoulders of the scout, and,
looking the great chief squarely in the face, indicated Williams as he
spoke the words:
"Him brother too!"
Running Elk knew what was meant. He hesitated, because there had
been no mention made of the scout taking part in the rescue of those
who belonged to his immediate family. But from the warriors arose a
chorus of sounds, as though they had been swept off their feet by
the thrilling story of the squaw; and were willing to do the thing
handsomely. So presently, in a less enthusiastic way, Running Elk held
out his hand to Jasper, who immediately seized upon it, knowing as he
did that his life was to be spared.
After that it was easy to communicate, for Williams could act as
interpreter. He answered all the questions of the chief, and even tried
to explain just why the expedition, led by Captain Lewis, was in the
country, telling Running Elk that they had no designs on the land of
the Sioux, but were simply passing through, and that it would likely
be a great many years before he would see another paleface in all that
section.
No doubt what the scout told Running Elk would prove of great value,
later, to the exploring party, since it opened the eyes of the Sioux
chief to certain facts he had not known before. It was likely to keep
the Sioux from going on the warpath against the little band of daring
whites--at least this particular branch of them--and that would be
worth something in the long winter months, while the men of the party
had to do more or less hunting in order to supply the camp with fresh
food.
There was one thing more Dick thought to do. The Wolf was one of his
company, and he could not bear the thought of abandoning him to his
fate. So he urged upon Jasper to try to have him included in the party
when they went forth from the village of the Sioux on the morrow.
Perhaps, after all, one poor Mandan brave did not amount to much, in
the estimation of Running Elk, who thought he should do the thing up
completely while about it; for lo, and behold, Wolf was brought forth
at the time of their departure, though the populace that watched their
going had only frowns for the Indian.
Roger's last act, after again shaking the hand of the chief, was to
pass over to where the old squaw was standing, a smile on her broad
brown face, and take her hand in his, as though he would try to express
his gratitude; after which he bent down and kissed the little Indian
girl who had learned her first words of English from him, while seated
at their lonely camp fire that night in the timber.
He would often remember Dove Eyes, and her eagerness to learn to speak
the language of the palefaces.
Thus it was that the four went out of the Sioux village unharmed, even
honored with loud yells that might be taken for the Indian way of
cheering. Jasper Williams declared that it was the nearest approach
to a miracle he ever expected to see in all his days; and that the
kind deed which the two lads had done on that other occasion had been
returned to them many fold.
And so the bread cast upon the waters had come back to them after many
days. No matter how long they might live, Dick and Roger would always
believe that it paid to stand up for the weak, and even risk their
lives in defense of the helpless. Only for that little happening what
might not have been their fate on this morning that saw them started
back toward the Mandan town?
Of course they reached the camp in good time, and great was the
astonishment of the explorers when they heard that the boys and
Williams had been prisoners in the village of the great Sioux chief,
Running Elk, who until then had evinced the most bitter hostility
toward the whites, laboring under the belief, which was fostered by the
half-breed traders, that they had come to steal away the lands of the
redmen.
Jasper Williams gladly signed the paper Dick had with him, in the
presence of both Captain Lewis and Captain Clark, who were only too
pleased to add their honored names as witnesses.
"I must say," remarked the soldier leader of the expedition, as he
shook the hand of each of the boys cordially, after this operation had
been duly carried out, and the precious paper carefully placed away
in a pocket of Dick's hunting tunic, "that I never did anything with
greater satisfaction in all my life, because you boys have certainly
shown yourselves to be a credit to your brave grandfather, in taking
your lives in your hands, and venturing all the way up into this
unknown wilderness, upon the noble mission of saving the homes of your
people."
"Yes," added his associate, just as warmly, as he too insisted upon
squeezing the hands of the cousins, "and if, after mature deliberation,
you decide to remain over with the expedition until spring, and go with
us to the wonderful Western sea, across the mighty mountains of which
we have all heard so much, depend on it you will find a warm welcome
here. For we have already come to regard you with affection, and
nothing would please us more."
Dick looked at Roger, and the latter smiled happily, for to tell the
truth the heart of the more impulsive lad was very strongly set upon
remaining with these intrepid men. Deep down in his soul was planted
the love for looking on new and wonderful sights; and for years Roger
had watched the glowing sun sink to rest night after night with a
secret hope that some day he might be given the opportunity to follow
its track, and gaze upon sights that the eyes of white men had never
before beheld.
And now that chance lay at his door, if only Dick would decide to stay.
Meanwhile Jasper Williams was explaining just how it came that his
signature was so necessary on the paper which meant so much to the
Armstrongs.
It seemed that his mother had been connected with a French family, and
that, in taking title to the property which he settled on near the St.
Louis trading post, David Armstrong had neglected to properly secure
the signature of Jasper's parents, as would have been wise.
As they were both gone long since, the only one who could attach his
signature to the document was Jasper himself; otherwise the property
could be taken possession of, after due process of law, by any one
who might have brought it in. This the scheming Lascelles must have
learned, and the first thing old David knew of the matter was a
notification that, unless he wished to be evicted in the spring, he
would have to purchase the several farms over again, paying what was
considered an enormous price in those pioneer days.
Of course, now that the precious signature of Jasper Williams, son of
Helene Villefue, was properly affixed to the paper, David Armstrong
could afford to snap his fingers at the crafty French trader, and defy
him. When the scout made this affirmation it gave the two boys the
greatest satisfaction possible.
"We have nothing to regret in deciding to make this trip, have we,
Dick?" exclaimed the impulsive Roger.
"I should say not," replied his cousin; "and if we had to do the whole
thing over again, even knowing how close to death we should be brought,
I am sure neither of us would hesitate for a second. And to think that
now our homes will never be taken away from our mothers. That was the
cruel part of it; and for one I can never forgive that French trader,
François Lascelles, for trying to do such a rascally thing."
"And as he is somewhere up in this country, as we have reason to
believe," added Roger, "looking for Jasper Williams with the intention
of trying to keep him from signing his name to this paper, why, we may
run across him sooner or later--that is, of course, if we decide to
remain over with the expedition, which I truly hope may be the case."
"We will take a couple of days to talk it over," was all Dick would
say; but in his eyes shone a light that gave Roger great hope.
And in the end that was the way it turned out, much to the delight of
the younger lad, who would have been grievously disappointed had it
been decided best for himself and cousin to return home that fall.
The two captains had interested themselves greatly in the welfare of
the boys, whom they had come to admire very much. They fancied that
having these lads in camp, with their cheery ways and sunny faces,
would be a pleasure for all concerned during the long winter days and
nights. And accordingly they used what influence they could command to
get Dick to look at the thing reasonably.
The result was as might have been expected. A picked party had been
made up to start down the river to St. Louis in a boat secured from the
Mandans, with a message for the President, and the boys were influenced
to entrust their precious document to the charge of one of the men,
who was commanded by Captain Lewis to surely deliver it, together
with letters from the boys, directly into the hands of Grandfather
Armstrong, before starting for Washington.
For Dick and Roger had succumbed to the great temptation to accept the
generous offer of the leader of the explorers, and remain over the
winter with them, going on in the spring to the distant Pacific, and
seeing those wonderful Rocky Mountains of which they had heard such
amazing stories.
This they eventually did; and it may be well understood that such a
continuation of their journey opened up a new field of adventures for
our heroes, some of which will be found related in the pages of the
next volume of this series, to be called, "The Pioneer Boys of the
Yellowstone."
And while they had seen no more of the half-breed, Batiste Dupuy, or
had the ill luck to run across the French trader, François Lascelles,
while ascending the Missouri, it might be that those same individuals
would once more come forward later on, to annoy Dick and Roger under
the false impression that they had not yet secured the signature of
Jasper Williams to the document.
Free from the care that had so long been oppressing them, the boys
could now look forward to a long period of enjoyment as the fall drew
on, and they became better acquainted with their Mandan friends, and
accompanied the warriors on many of their hunts. And while they are
thus enjoying themselves to the full, we will take our leave of them.
THE END.
NOTES
NOTE 1 (PAGE 3)
MOST of the vast country west of the Mississippi River was owned in
1803 by France, Spain having made a secret treaty with France by
which she ceded the territory of Louisiana, embracing the present
States of Montana, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa,
Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Indian Territory, and part of
Colorado. President Jefferson, learning of this treaty, sent to France
a commission empowered to purchase the island on which New Orleans
stood; and also the right of a passage to the sea. Napoleon Bonaparte
responded with an offer to sell all of Louisiana to the United States
for twenty million dollars. After bargaining for awhile the vast
territory was purchased for fifteen million dollars. Bonaparte was
delighted. "This accession of territory," said he, rubbing his hands,
"strengthens forever the power of the United States. I have given
England a rival upon the sea, which will sooner or later humble her
pride."
NOTE 2 (PAGE 36)
Very few people realized the value of the newly bought possessions,
and many roundly abused President Jefferson for making the purchase.
But the Western settlers were overjoyed. "At last," they said, "we
have room for expansion. Hurrah for Jefferson!" Highly delighted at
his success, the President recommended to Congress, in a confidential
message, that a party should be dispatched to trace the Missouri River
to its source, cross the Rocky Mountains, and go to the Pacific Coast.
The plan was approved, Captain Meriwether Lewis, the President's
private secretary, being appointed to lead the expedition, which was
originally intended to consist of nine young Kentuckians, fourteen
United States soldiers, two French voyageurs to serve as hunters and
interpreters, and a black servant for Captain William Clark, who
was a joint commander. On the 24th of May, 1804, the little band of
adventurous souls, augmented by additional frontiersmen, left the mouth
of the Missouri, and struck out toward the unknown West, with three
boats, one a covered one, to carry their possessions.
NOTE 3 (PAGE 131)
During its long course from the far away Rockies to its junction with
the mighty Mississippi, the Missouri River penetrates every variety
of country one can think of. In many places it passes through vast
stretches of prairie land, where, as far as the eye can reach, the
country is like a billowy sea, being covered with grass. Then again it
cuts a channel between rocks that form rapids quite as dangerous as
those of the Upper Nile, and known as the Cataracts. There are banks
that are heavily timbered; and even low places, swampy, and almost
impossible of navigation for canoes. Much difficulty is encountered in
avoiding the islands that crop up, some covered only with rank water
grass, others bearing a luxuriant growth of trees, such as sycamore,
cottonwood, walnut, and others. Sand-bars form and disappear daily,
so that a pilot never knows what he has before him in trying to take a
boat along this erratic stream. And it was up this swift current that
the daring explorers, led by Lewis and Clark, ventured to push their
three boats, day after day, as the summer months glided on, facing
perils of every description, and bent on carrying out the plans which
the President himself had personally approved, if indeed the entire
scheme was not of his own conception.
NOTE 4 (PAGE 160)
Well might Roger say this, for at that day, and much later also, it was
no uncommon thing for a ranger on the prairie to see, from some butte,
a drove of bison rolling by that seemed to stretch from horizon to
horizon, and take hours in passing. The Indians said they were as many
as the grains of sand on some of the bars that could be found along the
erratic course of the great Missouri River. They hunted them in and out
of season, and killed tens of thousands, no doubt, every year, often
driving an entire herd over some precipice for the sake of securing
the tongues alone, which were esteemed a great delicacy. But up to the
introduction of the repeating firearm, at about the time the Central
Pacific Railroad was being put through, there seemed no perceptible
diminution to the vast number of the shaggy beasts. But civilization
came and finished the business; and at the present time, save for a few
scattered specimens, in small droves, numbering some hundreds in all,
the once famous bison, called wrongly the buffalo, has been entirely
exterminated.
NOTE 5 (PAGE 274)
The Mandan tribe of Indians has always been more or less of a mystery
to those historians who have tried to figure where the people
inhabiting the country at the time of the discovery of America, and
its later development, originally came from. They were of a much
lighter hue than any of the other Indians, and, while some students
have declared their positive belief that they must have sprung from
the lost tribe of Israel, others claim to see certain similarities in
customs and even language between the Mandans and the Welsh. These
latter claim that at some time in the remote past a vessel with a Welsh
crew must have been blown across the Atlantic ocean, and into the Gulf
of Mexico, by a severe storm; and that the survivors made their way up
the Mississippi, finally marrying into a tribe of Indians; and that
their descendants still clung to some of the old-country ways. It is
very curious how many very plausible reasons can be found for believing
such a thing as this. It may be true; but the point has never been
wholly proved; and so the origin of the "White Indians" still remains
shrouded in mystery to this day. The Mandans suffered fearfully from
the smallpox epidemic after they began to have intimate relations with
the whites; and, in fact, the once great and powerful tribe has been
almost exterminated.
NOTE 6 (PAGE 288)
Salt-licks, or saline springs, used to be very common in the early days
of the pioneers, and many of the histories of those times make mention
of them. Even in the African wilderness certain animals will come many
miles just to get a chance to lick up the salt at a certain place. The
same is true of numerous places in our Wild West of to-day. Deer, in
particular, are fond of coming to a "lick." The craving for a taste of
salt seems to induce them to cover vast distances. Hunters, knowing
this love for salt on the part of game, often hide in ambush near
such a magnet, and shoot down wild animals with the greatest of ease.
Indeed, in some States the practice of lying in wait at such a place
is looked upon as unsportsmanlike, and frowned down upon, even to the
extent of making laws for the protection of salt-hungry game.
NOTE 7 (PAGE 290)
As the two boys, Dick and Roger, discovered for themselves, when
fortune allowed them to spend some time in a Mandan village, these
Indians had many ways in common with other tribes, even while in
certain traits they differed greatly from the Blackfeet, the Sioux, the
Shoshones, and the Pawnees. One of these consisted of the customary
medicine-man, who was supposed to be in direct communication with
Manitou, or the Great Spirit. When a storm came along, and the thunder
roared, this old humbug would pretend to be talking with the Great
Father above; and, of course, would interpret as he pleased what the
Spirit was supposed to say in reply to his questions. He always dressed
in a hideous costume, and looked as much like the Evil One as any
person could imagine, with his paint, his buffalo tails, his fanciful
adornments, and often the horns which he assumed for occasions. His
principal office as the "doctor," or medicine-man, is to frighten away
the devils that are supposed to be afflicting sick people. He would go
through with a tremendous amount of nonsense, and, if the sick person
got well, he had the credit of working a miracle; whereas, if he or
she died, it was the will of the Great Spirit! Nor is the medicine-man
confined to the Indian tribes of North America; for the same species of
charlatan has been discovered in the heart of blackest Africa, among
the negro nations inhabiting that region.
NOTE 8 (PAGE 293)
The Mandans had many strange habits, some of which must have come down
to them from remote ancestors; while others were doubtless the result
of their living in the country where wolves and coyotes abounded, and
had to be guarded against, even in the disposal of the bodies of their
dead. When a warrior died his body was wrapped in several buffalo
skins, and the last one was tightly secured with thongs. Then the
funeral cortege took up its line of march for the Indian cemetery,
where, with fitting ceremonies, the body was secured to a platform
erected on four posts, and usually some five or six feet from the
ground. Here the widow would repair day after day, communing with the
spirit of the departed one, and leaving a bowl of hot succotash, a
mixture of corn and beans. This was intended as food to sustain the
brave on his long journey to the Land of Shades. The steam arising and
disappearing was believed to be inhaled by the unseen spirit; and,
of course, when the bowl was found empty in the morning, having been
cleaned out by wandering animals, the Indians chose to think that the
dead warrior had in some way devoured its contents during the still
hours of the night.
NOTE 9 (PAGE 324)
It was not for many years after the exploring expedition of Lewis and
Clark passed through the country of the fierce and warlike Sioux tribe,
that these Indians learned how to handle firearms. At that day they
depended almost solely upon their bows and arrows, spears, tomahawks
and knives, to bring down game, and fight their battles with other
tribes with whom they might chance to be at war. They gave the early
settlers great trouble, and many an uprising was followed by massacres.
As late as the seventies they were a power to be reckoned with by the
United States Government; and the memory of the massacre of General
Custer's gallant command will always be one of the saddest records
of border warfare. At that time it is said that there were several
thousand Sioux warriors under Sitting Bull, which fact is sufficient
to explain why the Sioux have always been held in such fear along the
frontier of the Great Northwest.
NOTE 10 (PAGE 332)
This ceremony of smoking the pipe at their councils has always been
a leading characteristic of Indian nature. When a stranger visits a
tribe, and is to be treated as a friend, he is invited to smoke the
peace pipe; and this really consists in puffing smoke in the direction
of the north, east, south, and west. There is some sort of meaning to
it, of course, and it is understood to stand for the promise on the
part of the participants that they will remain friends for all time,
whether the wind blows from one quarter of the compass or the other.
It signifies complete concord between them. Besides, this is a very
sacred institution; and like the breaking of bread among other peoples,
or the passing of salt with the Bedouins, or Arabs of the desert, goes
to signify that the bonds between those assembled must not be severed
lightly. In the case of the council convened to settle the fate of the
white prisoners, possibly some other meaning might have been attached
to this puffing of the smoke toward the four quarters.
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because of its charming air of comradeship and reality. It is a very
interesting group of girls who live on Friendly Terrace and their good
times and other times are graphically related by the author, who shows
a sympathetic knowledge of girl character.
=PEGGY RAYMOND'S VACATION;= OR, FRIENDLY TERRACE TRANSPLANTED.
A Sequel to "The Girls of Friendly Terrace." By HARRIET LUMMIS SMITH.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
Readers who made the acquaintance of Peggy Raymond and her bevy of girl
chums in "The Girls of Friendly Terrace" will be glad to continue the
acquaintance of these attractive young folks.
Several new characters are introduced, and one at least will prove a
not unworthy rival of the favorites among the Terrace girls.
THE HADLEY HALL SERIES
_By LOUISE M. BREITENBACH_
_Each, library 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated_ $1.50
=ALMA AT HADLEY HALL=
"Miss Breitenbach is to be congratulated on having written such an
appealing book for girls, and the girls are to be congratulated on
having the privilege of reading it."--_The Detroit Free Press._
=ALMA'S SOPHOMORE YEAR=
"The characters are strongly drawn with a life-like realism, the
incidents are well and progressively sequenced, and the action is so
well timed that the interest never slackens."--_Boston Ideas._
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=THE SUNBRIDGE GIRLS AT SIX STAR RANCH.= By ELEANOR STUART.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
Any girl of any age who is fond of outdoor life will appreciate this
fascinating tale of Genevieve Hartley's summer vacation house-party on
a Texas ranch. Genevieve and her friends are real girls, the kind that
one would like to have in one's own home, and there are a couple of
manly boys introduced.
=BEAUTIFUL JOE'S PARADISE;= OR, THE ISLAND OF BROTHERLY LOVE. A Sequel
to "Beautiful Joe." By MARSHALL SAUNDERS, author of "Beautiful Joe."
One vol., library 12mo, cloth illustrated $1.50
"This book revives the spirit of 'Beautiful Joe' capitally. It is
fairly riotous with fun, and is about as unusual as anything in the
animal book line that has seen the light."--_Philadelphia Item._
='TILDA JANE.= By MARSHALL SAUNDERS.
One vol., 12mo, fully illustrated, cloth decorative, $1.50
"It is one of those exquisitely simple and truthful books that win
and charm the reader, and I did not put it down until I had finished
it--honest! And I am sure that every one, young or old, who reads will
be proud and happy to make the acquaintance of the delicious waif.
"I cannot think of any better book for children than this. I commend it
unreservedly."--_Cyrus T. Brady._
='TILDA JANE'S ORPHANS.= A Sequel to "'Tilda Jane." By MARSHALL
SAUNDERS.
One vol., 12mo, fully illustrated, cloth decorative, $1.50
'Tilda Jane is the same original, delightful girl, and as fond of her
animal pets as ever.
"There is so much to this story that it is almost a novel--in fact it
is better than many novels, although written for only young people.
Compared with much of to-day's juveniles it is quite a superior
book."--_Chicago Tribune._
=THE STORY OF THE GRAVELYS.= By MARSHALL SAUNDERS, author of "Beautiful
Joe's Paradise," "'Tilda Jane," etc.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative. Illustrated by E. B. Barry $1.50
Here we have the haps and mishaps, the trials and triumphs, of a
delightful New England family.
=PUSSY BLACK-FACE.= By MARSHALL SAUNDERS, author of "'Tilda Jane,"
"'Tilda Jane's Orphans," etc.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
This is a delightful little story of animal life, written in this
author's best vein, dealing especially with Pussy Black-Face, a little
Beacon Street (Boston) kitten, who is the narrator.
FAMOUS LEADERS SERIES
_By CHARLES H. L. JOHNSTON_
_Each, large 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated_ $1.50
=FAMOUS CAVALRY LEADERS=
Biographical sketches, with anecdotes and reminiscenses, of the heroes
of history who were leaders of cavalry.
"More of such books should be written, books that acquaint young
readers with historical personages in a pleasant informal way."--_N. Y.
Sun._
=FAMOUS INDIAN CHIEFS=
In this book Mr. Johnston gives interesting sketches of the Indian
braves who have figured with prominence in the history of our own land.
=FAMOUS PRIVATEERSMEN AND ADVENTURERS OF THE SEA=
In this volume Mr. Johnston tells interesting stories about the famous
sailors of fortune.
=FAMOUS SCOUTS=
"It is the kind of a book that will have a great fascination for
boys and young men and while it entertains them it will also present
valuable information in regard to those who have left their impress
upon the history of the country."--_The New London Day._
=FAMOUS FRONTIERSMEN AND HEROES OF THE BORDER=
This book is devoted to a description of the adventurous lives and
stirring experiences of many pioneer heroes who were prominently
identified with the opening of the great west.
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=RALPH SOMERBY AT PANAMA=
By FRANCIS RALEIGH.
Large 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
Real buccaneers who overran the Spanish main, and adventurers who
figured prominently in the sack of Panama, all enter into the life
of Ralph Somerby, a young English lad, on his way to the colony in
Jamaica. After a year of wandering and adventure he covers the route of
the present Panama Canal.
=THE DOCTOR'S LITTLE GIRL=
By MARION AMES TAGGART.
One vol., library 12mo, illustrated $1.50
A thoroughly enjoyable tale of a little girl and her comrade father,
written in a delightful vein of sympathetic comprehension of the
child's point of view.
"The characters are strongly drawn with a life-like realism, the
incidents are well and progressively sequenced, and the action is so
well timed that the interest never slackens."--_Boston Ideas._
=SWEET NANCY=
THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE DOCTOR'S LITTLE GIRL. By MARION AMES
TAGGART.
One vol., library 12mo, illustrated $1.50
In the new book, the author tells how Nancy becomes in fact "the
doctor's assistant," and continues to shed happiness around her.
=NANCY, THE DOCTOR'S LITTLE PARTNER=
By MARION AMES TAGGART.
One vol., library 12mo, illustrated $1.50
In Nancy Porter, Miss Taggart has created one of the most lovable child
characters in recent years. In the new story she is the same bright and
cheerful little maid.
=NANCY PORTER'S OPPORTUNITY=
By MARION AMES TAGGART.
One vol., library 12mo, illustrated $1.50
Already as the "doctor's partner" Nancy Porter has won the affection of
her readers, and in the same lovable manner she continues in the new
book to press the keynotes of optimism and good-will.
=BORN TO THE BLUE=
By FLORENCE KIMBALL RUSSEL.
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.25
The atmosphere of army life on the plains breathes on every page of
this delightful tale. The boy is the son of a captain of U. S. cavalry
stationed at a frontier post in the days when our regulars earned the
gratitude of a nation.
=IN WEST POINT GRAY=
By FLORENCE KIMBALL RUSSEL.
12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
"Singularly enough one of the best books of the year for boys is
written by a woman and deals with life at West Point. The presentment
of life in the famous military academy whence so many heroes have
graduated is realistic and enjoyable."--_New York Sun._
=THE SANDMAN: HIS FARM STORIES=
By WILLIAM J. HOPKINS. With fifty illustrations by Ada Clendenin
Williamson.
Large 12mo, decorative cover $1.50
"An amusing, original book, written for the benefit of very small
children. It should be one of the most popular of the year's books for
reading to small children."--_Buffalo Express._
=THE SANDMAN: MORE FARM STORIES=
By WILLIAM J. HOPKINS.
Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated $1.50
Mr. Hopkins's first essay at bedtime stories met with such approval
that this second book of "Sandman" tales was issued for scores of eager
children. Life on the farm, and out-of-doors, is portrayed in his
inimitable manner.
=THE SANDMAN: HIS SHIP STORIES=
By WILLIAM J. HOPKINS, author of "The Sandman: His Farm Stories," etc.
Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated $1.50
"Children call for these stories over and over again."--_Chicago
Evening Post._
=THE SANDMAN: HIS SEA STORIES=
By WILLIAM J. HOPKINS.
Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated $1.50
Each year adds to the popularity of this unique series of stories to be
read to the little ones at bed time and at other times.
THE YOUNG PIONEER SERIES
_By HARRISON ADAMS_
_Each, 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated_ $1.25
=THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE OHIO;= OR, CLEARING THE WILDERNESS.
Boys will follow with ever increasing interest the fortunes of Bob and
Sandy Armstrong in their hunting and trapping expeditions, and in their
adventures with the Indians.
=THE PIONEER BOYS ON THE GREAT LAKES;= OR, ON THE TRAIL OF THE IROQUOIS.
In this story are introduced all of the principal characters of the
first volume, and Bob and Sandy learn much of life in the open from the
French trappers and _coureurs du bois_.
=THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE MISSISSIPPI;= OR, THE HOMESTEAD IN THE
WILDERNESS.
Telling of how the Armstrong family decides to move farther west after
an awful flood on the Ohio, and how they travelled to the great "Father
of Waters" and settled on its banks, and of how the pioneer boys had
many adventures both with wild animals and with the crafty Indians.
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=HAWK: THE YOUNG OSAGE=
By C. H. ROBINSON.
One vol., cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
A fine story of North American Indians. The story begins when Hawk is a
papoose and follows him until he is finally made chief of his tribe.
=THE YOUNG APPRENTICE;= OR, ALLAN WEST'S CHUM.
By BURTON E. STEVENSON.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
In this book Mr. Stevenson takes up a new branch of railroading,
namely, the work of the "Shops."
=THE YOUNG SECTION-HAND;= OR, THE ADVENTURES OF ALLAN WEST. By BURTON
E. STEVENSON.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
Mr. Stevenson's hero is a manly lad of sixteen, who is given a chance
as a section-hand on a big Western railroad, and whose experiences are
as real as they are thrilling.
=THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER.= By BURTON E. STEVENSON.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
"A better book for boys has never left an American
press."--_Springfield Union._
=THE YOUNG TRAIN MASTER.= By BURTON E. STEVENSON.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
"Nothing better in the way of a book of adventure for boys."--_Boston
Herald._
=CAPTAIN JACK LORIMER.= By WINN STANDISH.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
Jack is a fine example of the American high-school boy.
=JACK LORIMER'S CHAMPIONS;= OR, SPORTS ON LAND AND LAKE. By WINN
STANDISH.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
"It is exactly the sort of book to give a boy interested in
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=JACK LORIMER'S HOLIDAYS;= OR, MILLVALE HIGH IN CAMP. By WINN STANDISH.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
Full of just the kind of fun, sports and adventure to excite the
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=JACK LORIMER'S SUBSTITUTE:= OR, THE ACTING CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM. By
WINN STANDISH.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
On the sporting side, this book takes up football, wrestling, and
tobogganing.
=JACK LORIMER, FRESHMAN.= By WINN STANDISH.
Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated $1.50
This book is typical of the American college boys' life and is a lively
story.
=GABRIEL AND THE HOUR BOOK=
By EVALEEN STEIN.
Small quarto, cloth decorative, illustrated and decorated
in colors by Adelaide Everhart $1.00
Gabriel was a loving, patient, little French lad, who assisted the
monks in the long ago days, when all the books were written and
illuminated by hand, in the monasteries.
"No works in juvenile fiction contain so many of the elements that
stir the hearts of children and grown-ups as well as do the stories so
admirably told by this author."--_Louisville Daily Courier._
=A LITTLE SHEPHERD OF PROVENCE=
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=THE LITTLE COUNT OF NORMANDY=
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"This touching and pleasing story is told with a wealth of interest
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=ALYS-ALL-ALONE=
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"This is a most delightful, well-written, heart-stirring, happy ending
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=ALYS IN HAPPYLAND.= A Sequel to "Alys-All-Alone." By UNA MACDONALD.
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"The book is written with that taste and charm that prepare younger
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LIST OF TITLES
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=Our Little Argentine Cousin=
=Our Little Armenian Cousin=
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=Our Little Chinese Cousin=
=Our Little Cuban Cousin=
=Our Little Danish Cousin=
=Our Little Dutch Cousin=
=Our Little Egyptian Cousin=
=Our Little English Cousin=
=Our Little Eskimo Cousin=
=Our Little French Cousin=
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=Our Little Indian Cousin=
=Our Little Irish Cousin=
=Our Little Italian Cousin=
=Our Little Japanese Cousin=
=Our Little Jewish Cousin=
=Our Little Korean Cousin=
=Our Little Malayan (Brown) Cousin=
=Our Little Mexican Cousin=
=Our Little Norwegian Cousin=
=Our Little Panama Cousin=
=Our Little Persian Cousin=
=Our Little Philippine Cousin=
=Our Little Polish Cousin=
=Our Little Porto Rican Cousin=
=Our Little Portuguese Cousin=
=Our Little Russian Cousin=
=Our Little Scotch Cousin=
=Our Little Servian Cousin=
=Our Little Siamese Cousin=
=Our Little Spanish Cousin=
=Our Little Swedish Cousin=
=Our Little Swiss Cousin=
=Our Little Turkish Cousin=
THE LITTLE COUSINS OF LONG AGO SERIES
The publishers have concluded that a companion series to "The Little
Cousin Series," giving the every-day child life of _ancient times_ will
meet with approval, and like the other series will be welcomed by the
children as well as by their elders. The volumes of this new series are
accurate both historically and in the description of every-day life of
the time, as well as interesting to the child.
Small 12mo, cloth, illustrated 60c
=OUR LITTLE ROMAN COUSIN OF LONG AGO=
By JULIA DARROW COWLES.
=OUR LITTLE ATHENIAN COUSIN OF LONG AGO=
By JULIA DARROW COWLES.
THE PHYLLIS SERIES
_By LENORE E. MULETS_
_Each, one volume, cloth decorated, illustrated_ $1.25
=PHYLLIS' INSECT STORIES=
=PHYLLIS' FLOWER STORIES=
=PHYLLIS' BIRD STORIES=
=PHYLLIS' STORIES OF LITTLE ANIMALS=
=PHYLLIS' STORIES OF BIG ANIMALS=
=PHYLLIS' TREE STORIES=
=PHYLLIS' STORIES OF LITTLE FISHES=
"An original idea cleverly carried out. The volumes afford the best
kind of entertainment; and the little girl heroine of them all will
find friends in the girls of every part of the country. No juveniles
can be commended more heartily."--_St. Louis Globe-Democrat._
COSY CORNER SERIES
It is the intention of the publishers that this series
shall contain only the very highest and purest
literature,--stories that shall not only appeal to the
children themselves, but be appreciated by all those who
feel with them in their joys and sorrows.
The numerous illustrations in each book are by well-known
artists, and each volume has a separate attractive cover
design.
Each 1 vol., 16mo, cloth $0.50
_By ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON_
=THE LITTLE COLONEL=
(Trade Mark.)
The scene of this story is laid in Kentucky. Its heroine is a small
girl, who is known as the Little Colonel, on account of her fancied
resemblance to an old-school Southern gentleman, whose fine estate and
old family are famous in the region.
=THE GIANT SCISSORS=
This is the story of Joyce and of her adventures in France. Joyce is a
great friend of the Little Colonel, and in later volumes shares with
her the delightful experiences of the "House Party" and the "Holidays."
=TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS OF KENTUCKY=
WHO WERE THE LITTLE COLONEL'S NEIGHBORS.
In this volume the Little Colonel returns to us like an old friend, but
with added grace and charm. She is not, however, the central figure of
the story, that place being taken by the "two little knights."
=MILDRED'S INHERITANCE=
A delightful little story of a lonely English girl who comes to America
and is befriended by a sympathetic American family who are attracted by
her beautiful speaking voice. By means of this one gift she is enabled
to help a school-girl who has temporarily lost the use of her eyes, and
thus finally her life becomes a busy, happy one.
=CICELY AND OTHER STORIES FOR GIRLS=
The readers of Mrs. Johnston's charming juveniles will be glad to learn
of the issue of this volume for young people.
=AUNT 'LIZA'S HERO AND OTHER STORIES=
A collection of six bright little stories, which will appeal to all
boys and most girls.
=BIG BROTHER=
A story of two boys. The devotion and care of Stephen, himself a small
boy, for his baby brother, is the theme of the simple tale.
=OLE MAMMY'S TORMENT=
"Ole Mammy's Torment" has been fitly called "a classic of Southern
life." It relates the haps and mishaps of a small negro lad, and tells
how he was led by love and kindness to a knowledge of the right.
=THE STORY OF DAGO=
In this story Mrs. Johnston relates the story of Dago, a pet monkey,
owned jointly by two brothers. Dago tells his own story, and the
account of his haps and mishaps is both interesting and amusing.
=THE QUILT THAT JACK BUILT=
A pleasant little story of a boy's labor of love, and how it changed
the course of his life many years after it was accomplished.
=FLIP'S ISLANDS OF PROVIDENCE=
A story of a boy's life battle, his early defeat, and the final
triumph, well worth the reading.
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Transcriber's Notes:
Obvious punctuation errors repaired.
Page 34, "how" changed to "now" (lose the farm now)
Page 169, "flight" changed to "fight" (sort of fight with)
Page 351, page reference for Note 1 changed from "page 34" to "page 3".
Page 352, page reference for Note 3 changed from "page 132" to "page
131".
End of Project Gutenberg's The Pioneer Boys on the Missouri, by Harrison Adams