The Last Cruise of the Spitfire Part 50

ON THE TRAIL OF PONTIAC Or The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio

THE FORT IN THE WILDERNESS Or The Soldier Boys of the Indian Trails

TRAIL AND TRADING POST Or The Young Hunters of the Ohio

"Mr. Stratemeyer has put his best work into the 'Colonial Series.'"--_Christian Register, Boston._

"A series that doesn't fall so very far short of being history itself."--_Boston Courier._

"The tales of war are incidental to the dramatic adventures of two boys, so well told that the historical facts are all the better remembered."--_Boston Globe._

"Edward Stratemeyer has in many volumes shown himself master of the art of producing historic studies in the pleasing story form."--_Minneapolis Journal._

"The author, Edward Stratemeyer, has used his usual care in matters of historical detail and accuracy, and gives a splendid picture of the times in general."--_Milwaukee Sentinel._

"Told by one who knows how to write so as to interest boys, while still having a care as to accuracy."--_Commercial Advertiser, New York._

AMERICAN BOYS' BIOGRAPHICAL SERIES

VOLUME ONE

AMERICAN BOYS' LIFE OF WILLIAM McKINLEY

Here is told the whole story of McKinley's boyhood days, his life at school and at college, his work as a school teacher, his glorious career in the army, his struggles to obtain a footing as a lawyer, his efforts as a Congressman and a Governor, and lastly his prosperous career as our President, all told in a style particularly adapted to boys and young men. The book is full of interesting anecdotes, all taken from life, showing fully the sincere, honest, painstaking efforts of a life cut all too short. The volume will prove an inspiration to all boys and young men, and should be in every library.

For nearly a year Mr. Stratemeyer has been gathering material and giving careful study to the life of the young William, his childhood, his boyhood, and all his inspiring and romantic history. The story was nearing its end when the awful finale came and tragedy ended the drama of President McKinley's life.--_New York Journal._

VOLUME TWO

AMERICAN BOYS' LIFE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT

This excellent work for young people covers the whole life of our strenuous executive, as school-boy, college student, traveler, author, hunter and ranchman, as a.s.semblyman, as civil service commissioner, as a.s.sistant Secretary of the Navy, as a daring rough rider, as Governor of New York, and lastly as President. Full of stories taken from real life and told in a manner to interest both young and old.

We unreservedly recommend Mr. Stratemeyer's books for boys.

They are wholesome, accurate as to historical details and always interesting.--_Boston Times._

GOOD BOOKS FOR BOYS

LARRY THE WANDERER Or The Rise of a n.o.body

This is a plain tale of everyday life, written especially for boys and girls who do not care particularly for stories with a historical or geographical background. Larry is a youth who has been knocked around from pillar to post for a number of years. The unravelling of the curious mystery which surrounds the lad's ident.i.ty makes good reading.

JOE, THE SURVEYOR Or The Value of a Lost Claim

This story relates the trials and triumphs of a st.u.r.dy country youth, who is compelled, by the force of circ.u.mstances, to go forth into the world and earn, not alone his own living, but also support for his twin sister and his invalid father.

TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN Or From Maine to Oregon for Fortune

A splendid story, the scene shifting from Maine to Michigan and the Great Lakes, and then to the Columbia and the Great North-west. The heroes are two st.u.r.dy youths who have been brought up among the lumbermen of their native State, and who strike out in an honest endeavor to better their condition. An ideal volume for every wide-awake American who wishes to know what our great lumber industry is to-day.

Mr. Stratemeyer's books are not only entertaining but instructive.--_Daily Press, Portland, Me._

BETWEEN BOER AND BRITON Or Two Boys' Adventures in South Africa

Relates the experiences of two boys, cousins to each other, one American and the other English, whose fathers are engaged in the Transvaal, one in farming and the other in mining operations. While the two boys are off on a hunting trip after big game the war between the Boers and Britons suddenly breaks out, and while endeavoring to rejoin their parents the boys find themselves placed between hostile armies.

A stirring story of the South African War.--_The Journal, Indianapolis, Ind._

SOLDIER OF FORTUNE SERIES

VOLUME THREE

AT THE FALL OF PORT ARTHUR Or A Young American in the j.a.panese Navy

"At the Fall of Port Arthur" is another of Mr. Stratemeyer's spirited war stories. It relates, primarily, the adventures of Larry Russell, so well known to countless thousands of readers of the famous "Old Glory Series." Larry is on board his old ship, the _Columbia_, which is carrying a cargo for the j.a.panese government, and is made a prisoner. A chase ensues, followed by a thrilling sea fight, and the young American escapes to one of the j.a.panese cruisers. The young sailor joins the j.a.panese navy, and under Admiral Togo a.s.sists at the bombardment of Port Arthur. Life in the j.a.panese navy is described in detail, and also life in Port Arthur during the siege and bombardment, which has few parallels in history.

Mr. Stratemeyer is easily foremost among all writers of boys' books dealing with great events as they occur.--_Observer, New York._

"At the Fall of Port Arthur" is very well told.--_Chronicle, San Francisco._

The story is timely, describing life in the j.a.panese navy in detail.--_Times, Buffalo, New York._

Mr. Stratemeyer is one of the few writers for boys whose works may be relied upon for historic accuracy without sacrifice of interest.--_Journal, New York._

Presented with the skill of one of the cleverest juvenile writers of the period.--_Globe-Democrat, St. Louis._

A rattling good story for boys.--_Republican, Denver, Col._