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A DRONE andA DREAMERBy NELSON LLOYDAuthor of "The Chronic Loafer"AN AMERICAN LOVE STORYIllustrated, Cloth, 8vo, $1.50
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"A Drone and A Dreamer' recalls the maxim of La Bruyere:'When the reading of a book elevates the mind and inspires noble sentiments, do not seek for another rule by which to judge the work. It is good and made by the hand of a workman.'One of the cleverest and most fascinating stories, all too brief, that it has ever been my pleasure to read." all too brief, that it has ever been my pleasure to read."
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LACHMI BAIbyMICHAEL WHITEOrnamental Cloth Cover, $1.50Fully IllustratedA Strong Historical NovelDealing with the Sepoy Rebellion
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A story founded upon the struggle of the famous Princess of India, Lachmi Bai, to recover her possessions from the English.
The novel shows her in the role ofThe Jeanne d'Arc of India, depicting with masterly skill the brains, unceasing energy and indomitable courage which enabled her to rouse the native princes to strike a blow for freedom. Her beauty, woman's wit and earnestness of purpose, all make her a most fascinating heroine, both in romance and history.
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A Record of an Unusual Voyage of Discovery, and Some Romantic Love Affairs Amid Strange Surroundings
The whole recounted by oneNicholas Chase, promoter of the expedition, whose reports have been arranged for publication byALBERT BIGELOW PAINE, author of "The Van Dwellers," "The Bread Line," etc. Drawings byBernard J. Rosenmeyer. Sketches byChauncey Gale, and maps, etc., fromMr. Chase's note book.
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"We were Strangers and they took us in."The Van DwellersA STRENUOUS QUEST FOR A HOMEbyALBERT BIGELOW PAINEAuthor of "The Bread Line"
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LORDS OF THE NORTHis a thrilling romance dealing with the rivalries and intrigues ofThe Ancient and Honorable Hudson's Bayand theNorth-West Companiesfor the supremacy of the fur trade in the Great North. It is a story of life in the open; of pioneers and trappers. The life of the fur traders in Canada is graphically depicted. The struggles of the Selkirk settlers and the intrigues which made the life of the two great fur trading companies so full of romantic interest, are here laid bare.Francis Parkmanand other historians have written of the discovery and colonization of this part of our great North American continent, but no novel has appeared so full of life and vivid interest asLords of the North. Much valuable information has been obtained from old documents and the records of the rival companies which wielded unlimited power over a vast extent of our country. The style is admirable, and the descriptions of an untamed continent, of vast forest wastes, rivers, lakes and prairies, will place this book among the foremost historical novels of the present day. The struggles of the English for supremacy, the capturing of frontier posts and forts, and the life of trader and trapper are pictured with a master's hand. Besides being vastly interesting,Lords of the Northis a book of historical value.
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A fascinating love story.The character studies contained in this society novel of to-day are in Bourget's most finished style. His power of analysis and ability to depict character are marvelous, and nowhere are they better illustrated than inThe Screen.
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Billyin the role ofPirate,Author,Rough Rider, etc., will be keenly enjoyed by every boy and girl, and also by the older people who read this book.
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This is the only illustrated edition of this author's works ever issued.The introductions by Charles Kingsley's son are particularly interesting and timely.
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[1]Thechupaty, or cake of unleavened bread, that circulated in a mysterious manner previous to the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion.
[1]Thechupaty, or cake of unleavened bread, that circulated in a mysterious manner previous to the outbreak of the Indian Rebellion.
[2]Secretary.
[2]Secretary.
[3]Spiritual teacher. In its nearest interpretation, Godparent.
[3]Spiritual teacher. In its nearest interpretation, Godparent.
[4]A kind of sedan chair.
[4]A kind of sedan chair.
[5]A last desperate general self sacrifice.
[5]A last desperate general self sacrifice.
Transcriber's NotesObvious punctuation errors repaired.Hyphen removed: bodyguard (p. 208), prearranged (p. 205), waistband (p. 142).P. 16: "thing" changed to "think" (I think the Rani is a devilish clever girl).P. 109: "Ahbar" changed to "Akbar" (Akbar knoweth whom to trust).P. 295: "clapsed" changed to "clasped" (The Rani clasped her hands).
Obvious punctuation errors repaired.
Hyphen removed: bodyguard (p. 208), prearranged (p. 205), waistband (p. 142).
P. 16: "thing" changed to "think" (I think the Rani is a devilish clever girl).
P. 109: "Ahbar" changed to "Akbar" (Akbar knoweth whom to trust).
P. 295: "clapsed" changed to "clasped" (The Rani clasped her hands).