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FROM FARM TO FORTUNE: Or, Nat Nason's Strange Experience
Nat was a poor country lad. Work on the farm was hard, and after a quarrel with his uncle, with whom he resided, he struck out for himself.
OUT FOR BUSINESS: Or, Robert Frost's Strange Career
Relates the adventures of a country boy who is compelled to leave home and seek his fortune in the great world at large. How he wins success we must leave to the reader to discover.
FALLING IN WITH FORTUNE Or, The Experiences of a Young Secretary
This is a companion tale to "Out for Business," but complete in itself, and tells of the further doings of Robert Frost as private secretary.
YOUNG CAPTAIN JACK: Or, The Son of a Soldier
The scene is laid in the South during the Civil War, and the hero is a waif who was cast up by the sea and adopted by a rich Southern planter.
NELSON THE NEWSBOY: Or, Afloat in New York
Mr. Alger is always at his best in the portrayal of life in New York City, and this story is among the best he has given our young readers.
LOST AT SEA: Or, Robert Roscoe's Strange Cruise
A sea story of uncommon interest. The hero falls in with a strange derelict—a ship given over to the wild animals of a menagerie.
JERRY, THE BACKWOODS BOY Or, The Parkhurst Treasure
Depicts life on a farm of New York State. The mystery of the treasure will fascinate every boy. Jerry is a character well worth knowing.
RANDY OF THE RIVER Or, The Adventures of a Young Deckhand
Life on a river steamboat is not so romantic as some young people may imagine. There is hard work, and plenty of it, and the remuneration is not of the best. But Randy Thompson wanted work and took what was offered. His success in the end was well deserved, and perhaps the lesson his doings teach will not be lost upon those who peruse these pages.
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GROSSET & DUNLAP, - NEW YORK
The Flag of Freedom Series
By CAPTAIN RALPH BONEHILL.
A favorite Line of American Stories for American Boys. Every volume complete in itself, and handsomely illustrated.
12mo. Bound in cloth. Stamped in Colors.
Price, 60 Cents per Volume. Postpaid.
WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS Or, A Young Scout among the Indians.
Tells of the remarkable experiences of a youth who, with his parents, goes to the Black Hills in search of gold. Custer's last battle is well described. A volume every lad fond of Indian stories should possess.
BOYS OF THE FORT Or, A Young Captain's Pluck.
This story of stirring doings at one of our well-known forts in the Wild West is of more than ordinary interest. The young captain had a difficult task to accomplish, but he had been drilled to do his duty, and does it thoroughly. Gives a good insight into army life of to-day.
THE YOUNG BANDMASTER Or, Concert, Stage, and Battlefield.
The hero is a youth with a passion for music, who becomes a cornetist in an orchestra, and works his way up to the leadership of a brass band. He is carried off to sea and falls in with a secret service cutter bound for Cuba, and while there joins a military band which accompanies our soldiers in the never-to-be-forgotten attack on Santiago.
OFF FOR HAWAII Or, The Mystery of a Great Volcano.
Here we have fact and romance cleverly interwoven. Several boys start on a tour of the Hawaiian Islands. They have heard that there is a treasure located in the vicinity of Kilauea, the largest active volcano in the world, and go in search of it. Their numerous adventures will be followed with much interest.
A SAILOR BOY WITH DEWEY Or, Afloat in the Philippines.
The story of Dewey's victory in Manila Bay will never grow old, but here we have it told in a new form—as it appeared to a real, live American youth who was in the navy at the time. Many adventures in Manila and in the interior follow, give true-to-life scenes from this portion of the globe.
WHEN SANTIAGO FELL Or, the War Adventures of Two Chums.
Two boys, an American and his Cuban chum, leave New York to join their parents in the interior of Cuba. The war between Spain and the Cubans is on, and the boys are detained at Santiago, but escape by crossing the bay at night. Many adventures between the lines follow, and a good pen-picture of General Garcia is given.
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GROSSET & DUNLAP, - NEW YORK
The Frontier Series
Stories of Early American Exploration and Adventure for Boys.
By CAPTAIN RALPH BONEHILL
The Historical Background Is Absolutely Correct.
12 mo. Well printed and well illustrated. Handsomely bound in cloth, stamped in Colors.
Price, 60 Cents per Volume. Postpaid.
PIONEER BOYS OF THE GOLD FIELDS Or, The Nugget Hunters of '49
A tale complete in itself, giving the particulars of the great rush of the gold seekers to California in 1849. In the party making its way across the continent are three boys, one from the country, another from the city, and a third just home from a long voyage on a whaling ship. They become chums, and share in no end of adventures.
PIONEER BOYS OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST Or, With Lewis and Clark Across the Rockies
A splendid story describing in detail the great expedition formed under the leadership of Lewis and Clark, and telling what was done by the pioneer boys who were first to penetrate the wilderness of the northwest and push over the Rocky Mountains. The book possesses a permanent historical value and the story should be known by every bright American boy.
WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER Or, The Pioneer Boys of Old Kentucky
Relates the true-to-life adventures of two boys who, in company with their folks, move westward with Daniel Boone. Contains many thrilling scenes among the Indians and encounters with wild animals. It is excellently told.
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The Great Newspaper Series
BY HOWARD R. GARIS
The author is a practised journalist, and these stories convey a true picture of the workings of a great newspaper.
12mo. Well printed and finely illustrated.
Price, 60 Cents per Volume. Postpaid.
FROM OFFICE BOY TO REPORTER Or, The First Step in Journalism
LARRY DEXTER, REPORTER Or, Strange Adventures in a Great City
LARRY DEXTER'S GREAT SEARCH Or, The Hunt for a Missing Millionaire
The Deep Sea Series
BY ROY ROCKWOOD
No manly boy ever grew tired of sea stories—there is a fascination about them, and they are a recreation to the mind.
12mo. Handsomely printed and illustrated.
Price, 60 Cents per Volume. Postpaid.
ADRIFT ON THE PACIFIC Or, The Secret of the Island Cave
THE CRUISE OF THE TREASURE SHIP Or, The Castaways of Floating Island
THE RIVAL OCEAN DIVERS Or, The Search for a Sunken Treasure
The Railroad Series
BY ALLEN CHAPMAN
Ralph is determined to be a "railroad man." He starts in at the foot of the ladder; but is full of manly pluck and "wins out." Boys will be greatly interested in his career.
12mo. Handsomely printed and illustrated.
Price, 60 Cents per Volume. Postpaid.
RALPH ON THE OVERLAND EXPRESS Or, the Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer A clean cut picture of railroading of to-day.
RALPH OF THE ROUND HOUSE Or, Bound to Become a Railroad Man
RALPH IN THE SWITCH TOWER Or, Clearing the Track
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GROSSET & DUNLAP - NEW YORK
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Transcriber's Notes:
Punctuation normalized.
Page 36, V added to CHAPTER V.
Page 204, advertisement for The Deep Sea Series, "area" changed to "are a." (they are a recreation)
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