by Oliver Optic
_By Chaplain H. H. CLARK, U.S.N._
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THE ADMIRAL'S AID
_A Story of Life in the New Navy_
12mo, blue cloth, illustrated by I. B. HAZELTON =$1.25=
In this favorite author's two earlier books we learned somewhat of theold navy. In this story it is the new navy, with all of its progressand development, which engages our attention. But the hope of the newnavy is built upon the same qualities that have distinguished officersand men from its beginning. These Chaplain Clark portrays, to thedelight of every reader, in this thrilling story.
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JOE BENTLY, Naval Cadet
12mo, blue cloth, illustrated by F. O. SMALL. =$1.25=
In this story Joe Bently meets with many new and intensely interestingadventures.
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BOY LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES NAVY
12mo, blue cloth, illustrated. =$1.25=
The book is a true picture of a healthy, attractive life of the navythat is little known to the general public, and full enough ofadventures to please all classes of readers.
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Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., Boston
_YOUNG DEFENDER SERIES_
By ELBRIDGE S. BROOKS
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IN DEFENCE OF THE FLAG]
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, tellingof a plucky young American who defended his country's flag againstmobs 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 inhis last campaigns, and by a singular train of circumstances has"moving accidents by flood and field," in two wars, with Americansoldiers, Filipino insurrectos, Malay pirates, English troopers, andBoer 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]
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 andPekin, in the ranks of the International troops and as one of thedefenders of the beleaguered legations. Up-to-date, absorbing, andfull of healthy excitement. Characters who are in the stories "WithLawton and Roberts" and "In Defence of the Flag" reappear in thisstory.
"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._
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For sale by all booksellers or sent postpaid on receipt of price by the publishers,
LOTHROP, LEE & SHEPARD CO., BOSTON
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Transcriber's Notes:
Punctuation normalised.
Page 139, text missing was presumed. Original read: position, if I ...f ... every dec ... fellow in the Institute had ... outraged ...nd ...
Page 172, paragraph break inserted between the lines:
"Ay!" shouted the students, with one voice.
"Those opposed, say no."
Page 231, missing text inserted. Original read "food or s... on theisland."
Advertisement for "GUERT TEN EYCK", "America" changed to "American".(in the American Revolution)