Chapter 9

NANCY, THE DOCTOR’S LITTLE PARTNER

ByMarion Ames Taggart.

One vol., library 12mo, illustrated       $1.50

In Nancy Porter, Miss Taggart has created one of the most lovable child characters in recent years. In the new story she is the same bright and cheerful little maid.

NANCY PORTER’S OPPORTUNITY

ByMarion Ames Taggart.

One vol., library 12mo, illustrated       $1.50

Already as the “doctor’s partner” Nancy Porter has won the affection of her readers, and in the same lovable manner she continues in the new book to press the keynotes of optimism and good-will.

BORN TO THE BLUE

ByFlorence Kimball Russel.

12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.25

The atmosphere of army life on the plains breathes on every page of this delightful tale. The boy is the son of a captain of U. S. cavalry stationed at a frontier post in the days when our regulars earned the gratitude of a nation.

IN WEST POINT GRAY

ByFlorence Kimball Russel.

12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50

“Singularly enough one of the best books of the year for boys is written by a woman and deals with life at West Point. The presentment of life in the famous military academy whence so many heroes have graduated is realistic and enjoyable.”—New York Sun.

THE SANDMAN: HIS FARM STORIES

ByWilliam J. Hopkins. With fifty illustrations by Ada Clendenin Williamson.

Large 12mo, decorative cover       $1.50

“An amusing, original book, written for the benefit of very small children. It should be one of the most popular of the year’s books for reading to small children.”—Buffalo Express.

THE SANDMAN: MORE FARM STORIES

ByWilliam J. Hopkins.

Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated       $1.50

Mr. Hopkins’s first essay at bedtime stories met with such approval that this second book of “Sandman” tales was issued for scores of eager children. Life on the farm, and out-of-doors, is portrayed in his inimitable manner.

THE SANDMAN: HIS SHIP STORIES

ByWilliam J. Hopkins, author of “The Sandman: His Farm Stories,” etc.

Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated       $1.50

“Children call for these stories over and over again.”—Chicago Evening Post.

THE SANDMAN: HIS SEA STORIES

ByWilliam J. Hopkins.

Large 12mo, decorative cover, fully illustrated       $1.50

Each year adds to the popularity of this unique series of stories to be read to the little ones at bed time and at other times.

THE YOUNG PIONEER SERIES

By HARRISON ADAMSEach, 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.25

THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE OHIO;Or, Clearing the Wilderness.

Boys will follow with ever increasing interest the fortunes of Bob and Sandy Armstrong in their hunting and trapping expeditions, and in their adventures with the Indians.

THE PIONEER BOYS ON THE GREAT LAKES;Or, On the Trail of the Iroquois.

In this story are introduced all of the principal characters of the first volume, and Bob and Sandy learn much of life in the open from the French trappers andcoureurs du bois.

THE PIONEER BOYS OF THE MISSISSIPPI;Or, The Homestead in the Wilderness.

Telling of how the Armstrong family decides to move farther west after an awful flood on the Ohio, and how they travelled to the great “Father of Waters” and settled on its banks, and of how the pioneer boys had many adventures both with wild animals and with the crafty Indians.

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HAWK: THE YOUNG OSAGE

ByC. H. Robinson.

One vol., cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50

A fine story of North American Indians. The story begins when Hawk is a papoose and follows him until he is finally made chief of his tribe.

THE YOUNG APPRENTICE;Or, Allan West’s Chum.

ByBurton E. Stevenson.

Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50

In this book Mr. Stevenson takes up a new branch of railroading, namely, the work of the “Shops.”

THE YOUNG SECTION-HAND;Or, The Adventures of Allan West. ByBurton E. Stevenson.

Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50

Mr. Stevenson’s hero is a manly lad of sixteen, who is given a chance as a section-hand on a big Western railroad, and whose experiences are as real as they are thrilling.

THE YOUNG TRAIN DISPATCHER.ByBurton E. Stevenson.

Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50

“A better book for boys has never left an American press.”—Springfield Union.

THE YOUNG TRAIN MASTER.ByBurton E. Stevenson.

Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50

“Nothing better in the way of a book of adventure for boys.”—Boston Herald.

CAPTAIN JACK LORIMER;ByWinn Standish.

Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50

Jack is a fine example of the American high-school boy.

JACK LORIMER’S CHAMPIONS;Or, Sports on Land and Lake. ByWinn Standish.

Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50

“It is exactly the sort of book to give a boy interested in athletics.”—Chicago Tribune.

JACK LORIMER’S HOLIDAYS;Or, Millvale High in Camp. ByWinn Standish.

Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50

Full of just the kind of fun, sports and adventure to excite the healthy minded youngster to emulation.

JACK LORIMER’S SUBSTITUTE:Or, The Acting Captain of the Team. ByWinn Standish.

Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50

On the sporting side, this book takes up football, wrestling, and tobogganing.

JACK LORIMER, FRESHMAN.ByWinn Standish.

Square 12mo, cloth decorative, illustrated       $1.50

This book is typical of the American college boys’ life and is a lively story.

endpapers men on shore watching men in canoe on water

Transcriber’s Notes:Text uses both war-path and warpath, sea-coast and seacoast.Page 58, “woodsrangers” changed to “woodrangers” (took them to be woodrangers)Page 247, “Dalaware” changed “Delaware” (Delaware flint barb)Page A-7, “reminiscenses” changed to “reminiscences” (with anecdotes and reminiscences)

Transcriber’s Notes:

Text uses both war-path and warpath, sea-coast and seacoast.

Page 58, “woodsrangers” changed to “woodrangers” (took them to be woodrangers)

Page 247, “Dalaware” changed “Delaware” (Delaware flint barb)

Page A-7, “reminiscenses” changed to “reminiscences” (with anecdotes and reminiscences)


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