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by B. M. Bower


  _WHAT THE CRITICS SAY OF_

  CHIP OF THE FLYING U.

  BY M. BOWER.

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  "'Chip' is all right. Better than 'The Virginian.'"

  --_Brooklyn Eagle_.

  "The name of B.M. Bower will stand for something readable in theestimation of every man, and most every woman, who reads this fine newstory of Montana ranch and its dwellers."--_Publisher & Retailer_.

  "Its qualities and merit can be summed up in the brief but sufficientstatement that it is thoroughly delightful."

  --_Albany Times-Union_.

  "For strength of interest, vivid description, clever and convincingcharacter, drawing and literary merit it is the surprise of the year."

  --_Walden's Stationer and Printer_.

  "It is an appealing story told in an active style which fairlysparkles in reproducing the atmosphere of the wild and woolly West. Itis consistently forceful and contains a quantity of refreshingcomedy."

  --_Philadelphia Press_.

  "Bound to stand among the famous novels of the year."

  --_Baltimore American_.

  "'The Virginian' has found many imitators, but few authors have comeas near duplicating Owen Wister's magnetic hero as has B.M. Bower,'Chip of the Flying U.'"--_Philadelphia Item_.

  "B.M. Bower has portrayed but few characters, but these he haspictured with the strong and yet delicate stroke of a true master. Theatmosphere of the West is perfect; one sees and feels the vibrant,vital life of the ranch activities all through the telling of thestory."

  --_Cincinnati Times-Star_.

  "It brims over with humor showing the bright and laughing side ofranch life. It is a story which will delightfully entertain thereader."

  --_Portland Journal_.

  "The story contains strength of interest, vivid descriptions, cleverand convincing character drawing and literary merits, and the authorlays on the colors with a master's touch."--_Albany Evening Journal_.

  12MO, CLOTH BOUND, COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS, $.25

  G.W. DILLINGHAM CO., PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK

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