COLONIAL SERIES
COLONIAL SERIES
By EDWARD STRATEMEYER
FIRST VOLUME
WITH WASHINGTON IN THE WEST
Or a Soldier Boy’s Battles in the Wilderness
12mo Cloth Illustrated by A. B. Shute 302 pages $1.25
With Washington in the West
Washington’s earlier life has received scant attention, notwithstanding its possibilities. Mr. Stratemeyer has woven into an excellent story something of Washington’s youthful experience as a surveyor, leading on to the always thrilling Braddock’s defeat. The hero, David Morris, is several years younger than Washington, with whom he becomes intimately associated. Pictures of pioneer life are given; scenes with friendly Indians; and old-time games.
SECOND VOLUME
MARCHING ON NIAGARA
Or The Soldier Boys of the Old Frontier
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This tale is complete in itself, but many of its characters have appeared in “With Washington in the West.”
The story relates the doings of two young soldiers who join the Colonial forces in a march on Fort Niagara, during the time of the war with France, when the whole territory between the Blue Ridge and the Great Lakes was in a state of unrest. Many side lights are thrown into the colonial homes, and much useful information is given of the pioneers who helped to make our country what it is to-day.
David Morris is a fine fellow, and about him is woven a fine “Injun” story that is sure to delight the boys.—Universalist Leader, Boston.Mr. Stratemeyer is an entertaining story-teller, and his books are clean.—Herald, Rochester, N. Y.
David Morris is a fine fellow, and about him is woven a fine “Injun” story that is sure to delight the boys.—Universalist Leader, Boston.
Mr. Stratemeyer is an entertaining story-teller, and his books are clean.—Herald, Rochester, N. Y.
THIRD VOLUME
AT THE FALL OF MONTREAL
Or a Soldier Boy’s Final Victory
Illustrated by A. B. Shute 12mo Cloth Price $1.25
This volume relates the adventures of Dave Morris and his cousin Henry during the two last campaigns against the French for the possession of Canada and the territory below the great lakes. The scaling of the heights of Quebec under General Wolfe, and the memorable battle on the Plains of Abraham, are given in detail. There are many stirring scenes of battle, but the tale is not all of war. Pictures of the rough-and-ready camp life of that day are given, and there are also adventures while fishing and hunting, and with the Indians.
Since the passing of Henty and Alger, Mr. Stratemeyer controls the field in this particular branch of literature. The chief charm of his stories lies in the fact that an enormous quantity of valuable information, collected from the most reliable sources, is deftly woven into the narrative without taking away from the interest.—Philadelphia Inquirer.
FOURTH VOLUME
ON THE TRAIL OF PONTIAC
Or Pioneer Boys of the Ohio
12mo Cloth Illustrated by A. B. Shute Price $1.25
This volume tells of times in our country immediately after the war with France for the possession of Canada. The tale is complete in itself, but in it are introduced a number of characters which have already figured in this series, including that brave young soldier, Dave Morris, his sturdy cousin, Henry, and their common friend, Sam Barringford. Pontiac, the great chief of the Ottawas, is also a leading figure and much is told of his work in organizing his great conspiracy against the whites. A fight with the Indians and the French in a snowstorm is especially realistic, and the entire book carries with it the atmosphere of colonial times.
Boys are attracted to stories by Edward Stratemeyer, and they will enjoy “On the Trail of Pontiac.”—Plain Dealer, Cleveland, O.