The sheriff took one look.
"Let me have it, boy. That man is dying to see, and I warrant you he would rather gaze on this picture than on a stack of gold eagles ten feet high. It spells liberty to him!"
With that he hastened over and handed the print to the convict. One look Thaddeus gave, and then they saw his lips move, though no sound came forth. Perhaps he was giving thanks for the strange mercy that had been shown him.
"All of which goes to show that a good deed brings its reward. When Thaddeus held out a helping hand to that poor sick chap in the prison, and did some small thing to help him, he little suspected what his reward was going to be. But Fletcher must have learned why his friend was behind the bars, and in the end his only thought was to undo the wrong as much as possible," the sheriff said.
The man nodded, as he eagerly added:
"You have hit it right, sheriff; that was just what happened. I knew he told the truth, and when they refused to let me make a search I determined to risk everything to prove my claim; and to think that now I shall go free! Not only that, but my name will be cleared, and my family can hold up their heads again!"
"It's too bad that the State can't make some recompense for these years you have spent in prison, an innocent man; but you know that's impossible," said Mr. Dodd.
"Yes, I know it; but after all, it served me right, because I was leading a wild life just about that time, and all through drink. Never more for me! I've seen a light. When I get that big reward promised by the owner of that stolen collection I'm going to take care of my poor family. Andy, here, deserves an education and a chance in life. He wants to be a chauffeur, he says, and I'll see that he gets a place. But words can never tell you, boys, how much I'm indebted to you for all you've done for me!"
The four chums were visibly affected by his emotion, but Jerry started some of his pranks in order to hide his feelings, and soon the whole company were in a cheerful mood.
When night came the boys had another fine fish spread, for Frank, with Jerry had been tempted to make a second expedition out on the lake, and the bass took the gaudy artificial lure quite as eagerly as on the former occasion. They brought in a dozen fine husky fellows, each of which had given them the time of their lives while the excitement lasted.
There did not seem to be a single member of the little company who could not join heartily in the pleasure of the evening. Thaddeus was feeling much easier, and the prospect of his early vindication and freedom went far toward making him forget all the tortures he had endured while an innocent victim to circumstantial evidence.
So they laughed and sang, after which the sheriff told many remarkable stories connected with his experiences as an officer of the law.
"I'll never forget this camping trip, boys," he said. "Eh, Bill?"
"The time of my life," declared that worthy, who was a man of few words.
"And we've certainly had the time of ours," declared Frank, "in saying which I know I voice the sentiments of my chums."
"Hear! hear!" came from Bluff, as he waved his hat.
"We'll be sorry to see you go, Mr. Dodd," declared Will; "and before that event casts a wet blanket on our spirits, remember that you must pose for me with all the fellows around you, and Mr. Lasher, in the bargain."
"Thank you, my boy! That's the first breath of freedom! With heaven's help, I shall soon be Mr. Lasher again, and not No. 772," said the wounded man gladly.
"And boys, I feel sure that no matter where we may roam, or what queer things may fall to our lot, we never can enjoy an outing one-half so well as we have this little trip, started with the intention of running down the story of the ghost of Oak Ridge. I'm sure every one of you will agree with me on that."
Although they unanimously voted that what Frank said was the truth, like others of us who cannot lift the veil of the future, the four chums were mistaken, for although they did not dream of it just then, it was written that ere six months had passed they would again be starting out on an expedition with a scope much broader than anything that had as yet dawned upon their experience.
What remarkable happenings befell them under Southern skies, and how they proved themselves, as always, ready to meet and conquer difficulties, will be set before the readers of these stories in a new volume, to be entitled "The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists."
When morning came, after a hearty breakfast preparations were made looking to the return of the sheriff and his posse, together with Andy and his father.
Will had made several fine, clear prints of the scene in the collector's library, which the flashlight had revealed so cleverly, and armed with these, Thaddeus Lasher had no fear of the future. He knew that peace and prosperity had finally marked him for a favorite, after his life's bark had been tossed about on tempestuous seas so long.
Of course, Will kept a copy for his collection. He also secured several views of the camp, with the party ready to start. These would give him and his chums much pleasure during their winter meetings, when the events of past outings were being discussed.
So the wagon went away. To dispose of the remarkable event, it might be just as well to say right here that Thaddeus Lasher was speedily released from prison on the strength of that incriminating picture which showed Fletcher, easily recognized, in the act of looting the collector's safe.
Mr. Lasher, later on, led the same eager collector to the spot where the booty had been hidden by the thief, and the whole of it was recovered. The directions given by the dying Fletcher had been somewhat vague, which accounted for Thaddeus having to cover so much ground before he eventually ran across thecache.
The reward was readily handed over to him. It amounted to ten thousand dollars, for the collection was valued at much more than its actual cost by the wealthy man who pursued this fad. Mr. Lasher bought a small cottage near Centerville, and with his wife and three children settled down to real happiness.
Perhaps, after all, his experience, while rough, had been the means of saving him from ruin, for he had been on the downward road at the time of his arrest. He was never heard to complain of the past.
After the departure of the team the boys set about enjoying themselves after their various ideas of pleasure. Horses could not drag Will far away from that blessed camera of his, and he was forever experimenting with new pictures.
"I tell you, fellows, I'm going to have the dandiest lot for our album you ever saw," he declared when they took him to task for not entering into the water sports with more fervor.
"Yes, and I give you my word I know the one that will hold the chief place in that same album," remarked Jerry sarcastically.
"Which might that be?" asked Will calmly.
"The one which Bluff took of you sticking in that quicksand, with good old Peter hitched to a rope, ready to yank you out."
"Oh, well, I did think of giving that one a place alongside the picture of you being chased around that tree by those ferocious wild dogs. I've considered that the prize of the entire collection heretofore," remarked Will smoothly.
Then the laugh was on Jerry, for he did not like to recall that fierce episode, related in the first volume of this series.
"All right; but I got the whole bunch of them in the end, you'll remember," he said defiantly.
"So you did, Jerry, and nobody could have done finer," remarked Frank, throwing cooling water on the little flames.
On the following day the team came back, and they kept the deputy over night. He reported that the wounded man had stood the rough journey better than was anticipated, and that the doctor had openly commended the treatment which the young camp physician had commenced. He said that but for the prompt relief afforded, the condition of the sufferer must have been much worse.
Of course, much patting on the back for Will followed the receipt of this intelligence.
"Oh, I always knew the fellow had it in him to be a boss doctor, if only he would let this tiresome photography alone for a spell," quoth Bluff.
"Somebody has to fix these wonderful stunts you fellows do, so that posterity may enjoy them, and I choose to be the one, that's all," remarked Will.
Their vacation was now half over. They laid plans for the balance of the days they expected to spend at Lake Surprise. The little sheet of water in the mountains was so charming that none of them dreamed of making another change of base. Indeed, they knew they would leave the spot with many regrets, and that in memory they must often look back to that delightful camp, and sigh to think it was no more.
And so the last day finally came, when they had to pack up for the return journey. No one showed any enthusiasm about the job.
Some of them expected to go away from Centerville for a few weeks at the seashore with parents, or other relatives; but the prospect had little charm for them at that hour.
"I'd rather, by long odds, stay right here until school opens up in the fall," declared Bluff mournfully, as he turned to take a last look at the pretty silvery lake ere they passed the bend that would shut off the entrancing view.
However, as they drew further away they managed to recover from their depression, and it was not long before Bluff and Jerry were pursuing an animated dispute as to which of them had come out victor in the many contests with those air mattresses.
Will and Frank could keep the secret no longer. When, amid bursts of laughter, they told of the compact by means of which the rivals were to be coaxed into a competition whereby the job of blowing up those big air cushions every night would be taken off their shoulders, the two victims looked somewhat sheepish at first, but presently joined in the merriment at their expense.
Lucky is the boy who can take a joke, even when he is the victim.
"Anyhow, I believe my chest is an inch bigger because of the exercise," declared Bluff stoutly.
"I don't believe you got as much benefit out of it as I did, for since I was the winner I must have shown larger lungs than you did," said Jerry.
Then the heated discussion was on again, leading Frank to say:
"Boys, keep all that until we go out again, when you can open up another heat, and settle the matter for good. Will and I agree to umpire the race without the least leaning toward either contestant, won't we, Will?"
The outdoor chums reached home that evening, and the farmer's bound boy went with them.
"Jed, I want you to come with me," said Frank.
"What for?" asked the lad.
"I want you to have a talk with Bluff's father. He is a lawyer and may be able to do something for you."
"All right," was the prompt reply.
When they got to Bluff's home they had to wait for some time, for the lawyer was busy with one of his clients. But at last Bluff's father had a chance to listen to what Jed had to tell.
"Show me those marks on your body," said the lawyer, and when the farmer's boy did as requested Mr. Masters looked exceedingly stern.
"I shall certainly take this matter up for you," he said. "It is an outrage."
"Do you think Jed ought to go back to his cruel uncle?" asked Frank.
"Never," cried the lawyer firmly. "Such a man is not fit to have anybody live with him."
A little later Frank took Jed to Jerry's home, and there asked to see the banker.
"What is it?" questioned Mr. Wallington, with interest.
"We want your advice about something, Mr. Wallington," answered Frank. "This boy has found a paper I think valuable."
"Where was this found?" asked the banker, as he took the slip, and Frank and Jed told about the locket and how the paper has been brought to light.
"The Consolidated Heckla, eh?" mused the banker. "That is quite a well-known mining property, but whether the stock is up or down just now I cannot say."
"Can you find out?" asked Jerry, who was present.
"Oh, yes, I'll make it my business to find out to-morrow," answered his parent.
"And when will you let me know?" asked Jed eagerly.
"Come to my office at three o'clock to-morrow afternoon."
It may well be imagined that the poor lad could hardly wait for the time to pass. He stayed at Frank's home most of the day, but three o'clock found him at the banker's office, in company with Frank and the other boys.
"Well, I have looked up the Consolidated Heckla," said the banker with a smile.
"And what of it?" asked Frank. "Oh, please don't keep Jed and me waiting, Mr. Wallington."
"Well, I find that Heckla has made a splendid strike lately, consequently the shares owned by the late father of this lad are quite valuable."
"Good!" shouted Frank, and all the other boys echoed his sentiment.
"As much as a—a thousand dollars?" faltered Jed.
"As much as a good many thousand dollars, Jed," answered the banker.
"Oh, dear me! I must be dreaming!" murmured the lad, and then the tears of joy commenced to course down his cheeks. His days of want and cruelty were at an end.
"It's like a dream," he whispered to Frank. "I'm almost afraid I'll wake up and find it ain't true!"
"But it is true, Jed, every word of it!" cried Frank.
"If you wish me to do so, I will see what I can do with the stock," pursued the banker.
"All right," said Jed, readily, for he now felt he was in the hands of real friends.
"And I will act with Mr. Masters against your uncle," added Mr. Wallington.
"He ought to be punished," was Will's comment.
"I'd like to ride him on a rail," said Frank.
"Or tar and feather him," added Bluff.
"That sort of talk won't do," said the banker. "You will have to let the law take its course."
"Well, get all you can out of the mining stock," said Frank.
"I'll surely do that," answered the banker.
Eventually the shares were sold for a large sum, and this invested so that the income would support Jed until he came of age, when the principal would be his own, to do with as he pleased.
No one ever found out just how Farmer Dobson learned that the paper was contained in the locket. He knew enough to keep his own counsel in the matter. The court reprimanded him for his cruel treatment of his charge and took the boy away, placing him in a comfortable home, where he found a mother's love in the good woman of the house.
And so it seemed that the expedition formed on the spur of the moment, with the idea of discovering the truth about that ghost of Oak Ridge, was productive of much good to several persons who were in serious trouble, as well as affording great enjoyment to the four chums who took part in the outing on Lake Surprise.
"It was a great outing, eh, fellows?" said Will.
"The best ever!" cried Bluff. "You can't beat it anywhere!"
"May we have many more like it," came from Frank.
"So say we all of us!" cried the Outdoor Chums in concert.
And here let us take our leave and say good-by.
It is the purpose of these spirited tales to convey in a realistic way the wonderful advances in land and sea locomotion. Stories like these impress themselves on the youthful memory and their reading is productive only of good.
TOM SWIFT AND HIS MOTOR CYCLEOr Fun and Adventure on the RoadTOM SWIFT AND HIS MOTOR BOATOr The Rivals of Lake CarlopaTOM SWIFT AND HIS AIRSHIPOr The Stirring Cruise of the Red CloudTOM SWIFT AND HIS SUBMARINE BOATOr Under the Ocean for Sunken TreasureTOM SWIFT AND HIS ELECTRIC RUNABOUTOr The Speediest Car on the RoadTOM SWIFT AND HIS ELECTRIC RIFLEOr Daring Adventures in Elephant LandTOM SWIFT AND HIS SKY RACEROr The Quickest Flight on RecordTOM SWIFT IN THE CAVES OF ICEOr The Wreck of the AirshipTOM SWIFT AMONG THE DIAMOND MAKERSOr The Secret of Phantom MountainTOM SWIFT AND HIS WIRELESS MESSAGEOr The Castaways of Earthquake IslandTOM SWIFT IN THE CITY OF GOLDOr Marvellous Adventures UndergroundTOM SWIFT AND HIS AIR GLIDEROr Seeking the Platinum TreasureTOM SWIFT IN CAPTIVITYOr A Daring Escape by AirshipTOM SWIFT AND HIS WIZARD CAMERAOr The Perils of Moving Picture TakingTOM SWIFT AND HIS GREAT SEARCHLIGHTOr On the Border for Uncle Sam
TOM SWIFT AND HIS MOTOR CYCLEOr Fun and Adventure on the Road
TOM SWIFT AND HIS MOTOR BOATOr The Rivals of Lake Carlopa
TOM SWIFT AND HIS AIRSHIPOr The Stirring Cruise of the Red Cloud
TOM SWIFT AND HIS SUBMARINE BOATOr Under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure
TOM SWIFT AND HIS ELECTRIC RUNABOUTOr The Speediest Car on the Road
TOM SWIFT AND HIS ELECTRIC RIFLEOr Daring Adventures in Elephant Land
TOM SWIFT AND HIS SKY RACEROr The Quickest Flight on Record
TOM SWIFT IN THE CAVES OF ICEOr The Wreck of the Airship
TOM SWIFT AMONG THE DIAMOND MAKERSOr The Secret of Phantom Mountain
TOM SWIFT AND HIS WIRELESS MESSAGEOr The Castaways of Earthquake Island
TOM SWIFT IN THE CITY OF GOLDOr Marvellous Adventures Underground
TOM SWIFT AND HIS AIR GLIDEROr Seeking the Platinum Treasure
TOM SWIFT IN CAPTIVITYOr A Daring Escape by Airship
TOM SWIFT AND HIS WIZARD CAMERAOr The Perils of Moving Picture Taking
TOM SWIFT AND HIS GREAT SEARCHLIGHTOr On the Border for Uncle Sam
THE YOUNG BOOK AGENT, Or Frank Hardy's Road to Success
A plain but uncommonly interesting tale of everyday life, describing the ups and downs of a boy book-agent.
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.
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, but Randy Thompson wanted work and took what was offered.
JOE, THE HOTEL BOY, Or Winning Out by Pluck.
A graphic account of the adventures of a country boy in the city.
BEN LOGAN'S TRIUMPH, Or The Boys of Boxwood Academy
The trials and triumphs of a city newsboy in the country.
Captivating Stories for Boys by Justly Popular Writers
The episodes are graphic, exciting, realistic—the tendency of the tales is to the formation of an honorable and manly character. They are unusually interesting, and convey lessons of pluck perseverance and manly independence.
MOFFAT, WILLIAM D.
THE CRIMSON BANNER. A Story of College Baseball
A tale that grips one from start to finish. The students are almost flesh and blood, and the contests become real as we read about them. The best all-around college and baseball tale yet presented.
GRAYDON, WILLIAM MURRAY
CANOE BOYS AND CAMP FIRES.
In this book we have the doings of several bright and lively boys, who go on a canoeing trip and meet with many exciting happenings.
HARKNESS, PETER T.
ANDY, THE ACROBAT. Or, With the Greatest Show on Earth
Andy is as bright as a silver dollar. In the book we can smell the sawdust, hear the flapping of the big white canvas and the roaring of the lions, and listen to the merry "hoop la!" of the clown.
FOSTER, W. BERT
THE QUEST OF THE SILVER SWAN. A Tale of Ocean Adventure
A Youth's story of the deep blue sea—of the search for a derelict carrying a fortune. Brandon Tarr is a manly lad, and all lads will be eager to learn whether he failed or succeeded in his mission.
WHITE, MATTHEW,Jr.
TWO BOYS AND A FORTUNE. Or, The Tyler Will
If you had been poor and were suddenly left a half-million dollars, what would you do with it? That was the problem that confronted the Pell family, and especially the twin brothers, Rex and Roy. A strong, helpful story, that should be read by every boy in our land.
WINFIELD, ARTHUR M.
BOB, THE PHOTOGRAPHER. Or, A Hero in Spite of Himself
Relates the experiences of a poor boy who falls in with a "camera fiend" and develops a liking for photography. After a number of stirring adventures Bob becomes photographer for a railroad; thwarts the plan of those who would injure the railroad corporation and incidently clears a mystery surrounding his parentage.
BONEHILL, CAPTAIN RALPH
LOST IN THE LAND OF ICE. Or, Daring Adventures Round the South Pole
An expedition is fitted out by a rich young man and with him goes the hero of the tale, a lad who has some knowledge of a treasure ship said to be cast away in the land of ice. The heroes land among the wild Indians of Patagonia and have many exciting adventures.
The author is a practised journalist, and these stories convey a true picture of the workings of a great newspaper. The incidents are taken from life.
FROM OFFICE BOY TO REPORTEROr The First Step in Journalism.LARRY DEXTER, THE YOUNG REPORTEROr Strange Adventures in a Great City.LARRY DEXTER'S GREAT SEARCHOr The Hunt for a Missing Millionaire.LARRY DEXTER AND THE BANK MYSTERYOr A Young Reporter in Wall Street.LARRY DEXTER AND THE STOLEN BOYOr A Young Reporter on the Lakes.
FROM OFFICE BOY TO REPORTEROr The First Step in Journalism.
LARRY DEXTER, THE YOUNG REPORTEROr Strange Adventures in a Great City.
LARRY DEXTER'S GREAT SEARCHOr The Hunt for a Missing Millionaire.
LARRY DEXTER AND THE BANK MYSTERYOr A Young Reporter in Wall Street.
LARRY DEXTER AND THE STOLEN BOYOr A Young Reporter on the Lakes.
No manly boy ever grew tired of sea stories—there is a fascination about them, and they are a recreation to the mind. These books are especially interesting and are full of adventure, clever dialogue and plenty of fun.
ADRIFT ON THE PACIFICOr The Secret of the Island Cave.THE CRUISE OF THE TREASURE SHIPOr The Castaways of Floating Island.THE RIVAL OCEAN DIVERSOr The Search for a Sunken Treasure.JACK NORTH'S TREASURE HUNTOr Daring Adventures in South America.
ADRIFT ON THE PACIFICOr The Secret of the Island Cave.
THE CRUISE OF THE TREASURE SHIPOr The Castaways of Floating Island.
THE RIVAL OCEAN DIVERSOr The Search for a Sunken Treasure.
JACK NORTH'S TREASURE HUNTOr Daring Adventures in South America.
The outdoor chums are four wide-awake lads, sons of wealthy men of a small city located on a lake. The boys love outdoor life, and are greatly interested in hunting, fishing, and picture taking. They have motor cycles, motor boats, canoes, etc., and during their vacations go everywhere and have all sorts of thrilling adventures. The stories give full directions for camping out, how to fish, how to hunt wild animals and prepare the skins for stuffing, how to manage a canoe, how to swim, etc. Full of the very spirit of outdoor life.
THE OUTDOOR CHUMSOr, The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club.THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKEOr, Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island.THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FORESTOr, Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge.THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULFOr, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists.THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AFTER BIG GAMEOr, Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness.
THE OUTDOOR CHUMSOr, The First Tour of the Rod, Gun and Camera Club.
THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE LAKEOr, Lively Adventures on Wildcat Island.
THE OUTDOOR CHUMS IN THE FORESTOr, Laying the Ghost of Oak Ridge.
THE OUTDOOR CHUMS ON THE GULFOr, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists.
THE OUTDOOR CHUMS AFTER BIG GAMEOr, Perilous Adventures in the Wilderness.
Never was there a cleaner, brighter, more manly boy than Frank Allen, the hero of this series of boys' tales, and never was there a better crowd of lads to associate with than the students of the School. All boys will read these stories with deep interest. The rivalry between the towns along the river was of the keenest, and plots and counterplots to win the championships, at baseball, at football, at boat racing, at track athletics, and at ice hockey, were without number. Any lad reading one volume of this series will surely want the others.
The Boys of Columbia High;Or The All Around Rivals of the School.The Boys of Columbia High on the Diamond;Or Winning Out by Pluck.The Boys of Columbia High on the River;Or The Boat Race Plot that Failed.The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron;Or The Struggle for the Silver Cup.The Boys of Columbia High on the Ice;Or Out for the Hockey Championship.
The Boys of Columbia High;Or The All Around Rivals of the School.
The Boys of Columbia High on the Diamond;Or Winning Out by Pluck.
The Boys of Columbia High on the River;Or The Boat Race Plot that Failed.
The Boys of Columbia High on the Gridiron;Or The Struggle for the Silver Cup.
The Boys of Columbia High on the Ice;Or Out for the Hockey Championship.
A series of stories for American girls, by one of the most popular writers of fiction for girls' reading. The books are full of interest, winsome and thoroughly wholesome.
DOROTHY CHESTER
The Haps and Mishaps of a Foundling
The first volume tells how Dorothy was found on the doorstep, taken in, and how she grew to be a lovable girl of twelve; and was then carried off by a person who held her for ransom. She made a warm friend of Jim, the nobody; and the adventures of the pair are as interesting as they are surprising.
DOROTHY CHESTER AT SKYRIE
Shows Dorothy at her country home near the Highlands of the Hudson. Here astonishing adventures befell her, and once again Jim, the nobody, comes to her assistance.
Books that will charm the hearts of the little ones, and of which they never will tire.
THE BOBBSEY TWINSOr, Merry Days Indoors and OutTHE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRYTHE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE
THE BOBBSEY TWINSOr, Merry Days Indoors and Out
THE BOBBSEY TWINS IN THE COUNTRY
THE BOBBSEY TWINS AT THE SEASHORE
American Stories of American Boys and Girls
THE ROVER BOYS IN THE AIROr From College Campus to the CloudsTHE ROVER BOYS DOWN EASTOr The Struggle for the Stanhope FortuneTHE ROVER BOYS AT COLLEGEOr The Right Road and the WrongTHE ROVER BOYS ON TREASURE ISLEOr The Strange Cruise of the Steam YachtTHE ROVER BOYS ON THE FARMOr The Last Days at Putnam HallTHE ROVER BOYS IN SOUTHERN WATERSOr The Deserted Steam YachtTHE ROVER BOYS ON THE PLAINSOr The Mystery of Red Rock RanchTHE ROVER BOYS ON THE RIVEROr The Search for the Missing HouseboatTHE ROVER BOYS IN CAMPOr The Rivals of Pine IslandTHE ROVER BOYS ON LAND AND SEAOr The Crusoes of Seven IslandsTHE ROVER BOYS IN THE MOUNTAINSOr A Hunt for Fame and FortuneTHE ROVER BOYS ON THE GREAT LAKESOr The Secret of the Island CaveTHE ROVER BOYS OUT WESTOr The Search for a Lost MineTHE ROVER BOYS IN THE JUNGLEOr Stirring Adventures in AfricaTHE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEANOr A Chase for a FortuneTHE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOLOr The Cadets of Putnam Hall
THE ROVER BOYS IN THE AIROr From College Campus to the Clouds
THE ROVER BOYS DOWN EASTOr The Struggle for the Stanhope Fortune
THE ROVER BOYS AT COLLEGEOr The Right Road and the Wrong
THE ROVER BOYS ON TREASURE ISLEOr The Strange Cruise of the Steam Yacht
THE ROVER BOYS ON THE FARMOr The Last Days at Putnam Hall
THE ROVER BOYS IN SOUTHERN WATERSOr The Deserted Steam Yacht
THE ROVER BOYS ON THE PLAINSOr The Mystery of Red Rock Ranch
THE ROVER BOYS ON THE RIVEROr The Search for the Missing Houseboat
THE ROVER BOYS IN CAMPOr The Rivals of Pine Island
THE ROVER BOYS ON LAND AND SEAOr The Crusoes of Seven Islands
THE ROVER BOYS IN THE MOUNTAINSOr A Hunt for Fame and Fortune
THE ROVER BOYS ON THE GREAT LAKESOr The Secret of the Island Cave
THE ROVER BOYS OUT WESTOr The Search for a Lost Mine
THE ROVER BOYS IN THE JUNGLEOr Stirring Adventures in Africa
THE ROVER BOYS ON THE OCEANOr A Chase for a Fortune
THE ROVER BOYS AT SCHOOLOr The Cadets of Putnam Hall
Companion Stories to the Famous Rover Boys Series
Open-air pastimes have always been popular with boys, and should always be encouraged. These books mingle adventure and fact, and will appeal to every manly boy.
THE PUTNAM HALL MYSTERY
Or The School Chums' Strange Discovery
The particulars of the mystery and the solution of it are very interesting reading.
THE PUTNAM HALL ENCAMPMENT
Or The Secret of the Old Mill
A story full of vim and vigor, telling what the cadets did during the summer encampment, including a visit to a mysterious old mill, said to be haunted. The book has a wealth of fun in it.
THE PUTNAM HALL REBELLION
Or The Rival Runaways
The boys had good reasons for running away during Captain Putnam's absence. They had plenty of fun, and several queer adventures.
THE PUTNAM HALL CHAMPIONS
Or Bound to Win Out
In this volume the Putnam Hall Cadets show what they can do in various keen rivalries on the athletic field and elsewhere. There is one victory which leads to a most unlooked-for discovery.
THE PUTNAM HALL CADETS
Or Good Times In School and Out
The cadets are lively, flesh-and-blood fellows, bound to make friends from the start. There are some keen rivalries, in school and out and something is told of a remarkable midnight feast and a hazing that had an unlooked-for ending.
THE PUTNAM HALL RIVALS
Or Fun and Sport Afloat and Ashore
It is a lively, rattling, breezy story of school life In this country written by one who knows all about its pleasures and its perplexities, its glorious excitements, and its chilling disappointments.
These bracing stories of America life, exploration and adventure should find a place in every school and home library for the enthusiasm they kindle in American heroism and history. The historical background is absolutely correct. Every volume complete in itself.
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.
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.
PIONEER BOYS OF THE GOLD FIELDS, Or The Nugget Hunters of '49.
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 who become chums, and share in no end of adventures.
WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS, Or A Young Scout Among the Indians.
Tells of the experiences of a youth who, with his parents, goes to the Black Hills in search of gold. Custer's last battle is well described.
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. Gives a good insight into army life of to-day.
THE YOUNG BANDMASTER, Or Concert, Stage and Battlefield.
The hero is a youth 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 is taken to Cuba, and while there joins a military band which accompanies our soldiers in the attack on Santiago.
OFF FOR HAWAII, Or The Mystery of a Great Volcano.
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.
A SAILOR BOY WITH DEWEY, Or Afloat In the Philippines.
The story of Dewey's victory in Manila Bay 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.
WHEN SANTIAGO FELL, Or The War Adventures of Two Chums.
Two boys leave New York to join their parents in Cuba. The war between Spain and the Cubans is on, and the boys are detained at Santiago, but escape across the bay at night. Many adventures follow.
Ralph Fairbanks was bound to become a railroad man, as his father had been before him. Step by step he worked his way upward, serving first in the Roundhouse, cleaning locomotives; then in the Switch Tower, clearing the tracks; then on the Engine, as a fireman; then as engineer of the Overland Express; and finally as Train Dispatcher.
In this line of books there is revealed the whole workings of a great American railroad system. There are adventures in abundance—railroad wrecks, dashes through forest fires, the pursuit of a "wildcat" locomotive, the disappearance of a pay car with a large sum of money on board—but there is much more than this—the intense rivalry among railroads and railroad men, the working out of running schedules, the getting through "on time" in spite of all obstacles, and the manipulation of railroad securities by evil men who wish to rule or ruin.
Books that every American boy ought to own.
RALPH, THE TRAIN DISPATCHEROr The Mystery of the Pay Car.RALPH ON THE OVERLAND EXPRESSOr The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer.RALPH ON THE ENGINEOr The Young Fireman of the Limited Mail.RALPH OF THE ROUND HOUSEOr Bound to Become a Railroad Man.RALPH IN THE SWITCH TOWEROr Clearing the Track.
RALPH, THE TRAIN DISPATCHEROr The Mystery of the Pay Car.
RALPH ON THE OVERLAND EXPRESSOr The Trials and Triumphs of a Young Engineer.
RALPH ON THE ENGINEOr The Young Fireman of the Limited Mail.
RALPH OF THE ROUND HOUSEOr Bound to Become a Railroad Man.
RALPH IN THE SWITCH TOWEROr Clearing the Track.
A NEW LINE OF CLEVER TALES FOR BOYS
DICK HAMILTON'S FORTUNE
Or The Stirring Doings of a Millionaire's Son
Dick, the son of a millionaire, has a fortune left to him by his mother. But before he can touch the bulk of this money it is stipulated in his mother's will that he must do certain things, in order to prove that he is worthy of possessing such a fortune. The doings of Dick and his chums make the liveliest kind of reading.
DICK HAMILTON'S CADET DAYS
Or The Handicap of a Millionaire's Son
The hero, a very rich young man, is sent to a military academy to make his way without the use of money. A fine picture of life at an up-to-date military academy is given, with target shooting, broad-sword exercise, trick riding, sham battles, and all. Dick proves himself a hero in the best sense of the word.
DICK HAMILTON'S STEAM YACHT
Or A Young Millionaire and the Kidnappers
A series of adventures while yachting in which our hero's wealth plays a part. Dick is marooned on an island, recovers his yacht and foils the kidnappers. The wrong young man is spirited away, Dick gives chase and there is a surprising rescue at sea.
DICK HAMILTON'S FOOTBALL TEAM
Or A Young Millionaire on the Gridiron
A very interesting account of how Dick succeeded in developing a champion team and of the lively contests with other teams. There is also related a number of thrilling incidents in which Dick is the central figure.