PUBLICATIONS OF G. P. PUTNAM’S SONSThe Big Brother Series.Comprising:I.—The Big Brother.A Story, for Boys, of Indian War. ByGeorge Cary Eggleston. Octavo, illustrated, cloth extra$1 25II.—Captain Sam; or, The Boy Scout of 1814.ByG. C. Eggleston. Illustrated. Octavo, cloth$1 25“Sam, as the leader of a company of boys, does admirable service for General Jackson, and after passing through manifold plots, and conquering bristling treacheries, he is made a real captain by commission, and receives the thanks of the commanding general.”—Boston Traveller.“THEY PUSHED THE RAFT OUT INTO THE CURRENT AND BEGAN GLIDING SILENTLY ALONG THE SHORE.”(Reduced from “The Big Brother Series.”)III.—The Signal Boys; or, Captain Sam’s Company.A Tale of the War of 1812. ByG. C. Eggleston. Illustrated. Octavo, cloth$1 25IV.—The Wreck of the Red Bird.A Story of the Sea Islands. ByG. C. Eggleston. Illustrated. Octavo$1 25“A wholesome, readable story.”—Chicago Times.V.—Boys of Other Countries.—Stories for American Boys. ByBayard Taylor. Illustrated. Octavo$1 25Nobody knows better than this author does how to tell a good story, and there are not many persons who have better stories to tell.”—N. Y. Evening Post.The set, five volumes in a box$6 00G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS, New York and London.Heroes of the Nations.EDITED BYEVELYN ABBOTT M.A.,Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.A series of biographical studies of the lives and work of a number of representative historical characters about whom have gathered the great traditions of the Nations to which they belonged, and who have been accepted, in many instances, as types of the several National ideals. With the life of each typical character will be presented a picture of the National conditions surrounding him during his career.The narratives are the work of writers who are recognized authorities on their several subjects, and, while thoroughly trustworthy as history, will present picturesque and dramatic “stories” of the Men and of the events connected with them.To the Life of each “Hero” will be given one duodecimo volume, handsomely printed in large type, provided with maps and adequately illustrated according to the special requirements of the several subjects. The volumes will be sold separately as follows:Cloth extra$1 50Half morocco, uncut edges, gilt top1 75Large paper, limited to 250 numbered copies for subscribers to the series. These may be obtained in sheets folded, or in cloth, uncut edges3 50The first group of the Series will comprise twelve volumes, as follows:Nelson, and the Naval Supremacy of England.ByW. Clark Russell, author of “The Wreck of the Grosvenor,” etc. (Ready April 15, 1890.)Gustavus Adolphus, and the Struggle of Protestantism for Existence.ByC. R. L. Fletcher, M.A., late Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.Pericles, and the Golden Age of Athens.ByEvelyn Abbott, M.A., Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.Alexander the Great, and the Extension of Greek Rule and of Greek Ideas.By Prof.Benjamin I. Wheeler, Cornell University.Theoderic the Goth, the Barbarian Champion of Civilization.ByThomas Hodgkin, author of “Italy and Her Invaders,” etc.Charlemagne, the Reorganizer of Europe.By Prof.George L. Burr, Cornell University.Henry of Navarre, and the Huguenots in France.ByP. F. Willert, M.A., Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford.William of Orange, the Founder of the Dutch Republic.ByRuth Putnam.Cicero, and the Fall of the Roman Republic.ByJ. L. Strachan Davidson, M.A., Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.Louis XIV., and the Zenith of the French Monarchy.ByArthur Hassall, M.A., Senior Student of Christ Church College, Oxford.Sir Walter Raleigh, and the Adventurers of England.ByA. L. Smith, M.A., Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.Bismarck. The New German Empire: How It Arose; What It Replaced; And What It Stands For.ByJames Sime, author of “A Life of Lessing,” etc.To be followed by:Hannibal, and the Struggle between Carthage and Rome.ByE. A. Freeman, D.C.L., LL.D., Regius Prof. of History in the University of Oxford.Alfred the Great, and the First Kingdom in England.ByF. York Powell, M.A., Senior Student of Christ Church College, Oxford.Charles the Bold, and the Attempt to Found a Middle Kingdom.ByR. Lodge, M.A., Fellow of Brasenose College, Oxford.John Calvin, the Hero of the French Protestants.ByOwen M. Edwards, Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford.Oliver Cromwell, and the Rule of the Puritans in England.ByCharles Firth, Balliol College, Oxford.Marlborough, and England as a Military Power.ByC. W. C. Oman, A.M., Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.Julius Cæsar, and the Organization of the Roman Empire.ByW. Warde Fowler, M.A., Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford.G. P. PUTNAM’S SONSNEW YORK27 AND 29 WEST TWENTY-THIRD STREETLONDON27 KING WILLIAM STREET, STRANDKaloolah.The Adventures of Jonathan Romer. ByW. S. Mayo. The “Framazugda” edition. Reset, and very fully illustrated by Alfred Fredericks, and handsomely printed in quarto, cloth extra$2 50“STIR ONE STEP,” I EXCLAIMED, “AND YOU DIE.”(Reduced from “Kaloolah.”)Of this celebrated work more than 25,000 copies have been sold in this country, exclusive of a number of unauthorized English editions, and it is justly entitled to enduring popularity. A new edition was demanded, and the present generation of readers may be congratulated on the circumstances that have led to the republication of one of the most curious, ingenious, and fascinating romances ever produced, Mr. Fredericks’ illustrations are full of the spirit of the story and excellent in design.The author’s style is easy, flowing, and delightfully entertaining. He tells his story with a certain humorousness that imparts a charm to all his writings.“One of the most admirable pictures ever produced in this country.”—Washington Irving.“The most singular and captivating romance since ‘Robinson Crusoe.’”—Home Journal.G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS, New York and London.Chivalric Days and Youthful Deeds.ByE. S. Brooks. Profusely illustrated$2 00CHIVALRIC DAYS tells the story of certain notable scenes and occasions in the world’s history in which the boys and girls of the long ago had both part and lot.“I AM THE ROYAL PILOT’S MATE,” HE REPLIED.(From “Chivalric Days.”)“Chivalric Days” contains: Cinderella’s Ancestor; The Favored of Baal; The Gage of a Princess; The Tell-Tale Foot; “The Rede of the Elves”; The Boys of Blackfriars; The Cloister of the Seven Gates; The Story of the Field of the Cloth of Gold—I. How Rauf Bulney Spoiled His Crimson Cloak; II. How the Kings Met in the Golden Valley; III. How Margery Carew Got Her Glittering Chain; IV. How the Queens Dined without Eating;—“Monsieur, the Captain of the Caravel”—I. The Gentlemen Volunteers; II. In English Waters; III. The Battle;—The Little Lord of the Manor.ByMargaret Vere Farrington. With 29 Illustrations by Fredericks and others. 8vo, cloth$2 00This volume has been prepared with the hope of interestingYoung Americain the legends of the land of his forefathers, while those who are fond of “Idyls of the King” may gain a better historical understanding of the Arthur romance.Historic Boys: Their Endeavors, Their Achievements, and Their Times. ByE. S. Brooks. 29 full-page illustrations. Beautifully printed and bound$2 00“‘DOES THE “SCOURGE OF THE DANES” SHRINK THUS AT A MAIDEN’S VOICE?’”(From “Historic Boys.”)HISTORIC BOYS has been written with a twofold purpose: to increase the interest of young readers in historical study, and to show that, even from the earliest ages, manliness and self-reliance have been the chief groundwork of character, and that opportunities for action exist to-day with the boys and girls of this nineteenth century, even as they did ages ago with young Marcus in the forum of Rome, or with young Harry of Monmouth striving for victory on the bloody field of Shrewsbury.The tales include: Marcus of Rome, the boy magistrate of sixteen (a.d.137); Brian of Munster, the boy chieftain (a.d.948]; Olaf of Norway, the boy viking (a.d.1010); William of Normandy, the boy knight of twelve (a.d.1040); Baldwin of Jerusalem, the boy crusader (a.d.1147); Frederick of Hohenstaufen, the sad little beggar prince (a.d.1207); Harry of Monmouth, the brilliant boy general of seventeen (a.d.1402); Giovanni of Florence, the boy cardinal (a.d.1490); Ixtlil of Tezcuco, the fierce young captain (a.d.1515); Louis of Bourbon, the headstrong boy king (a.d.1651); Charles of Sweden, the boy conqueror (a.d.1699); Van Rennsselaer of Rennsselaerswyck, the patriotic boy patroon (a.d.1777).SERGEANT TAYLOR RESCUING LIEUTENANT KING.(Reduced from “Uncle Sam’s Medal of Honor.”)Uncle Sam’s Medal of Honor.An account of some noble deeds for which it has been conferred in the United States. ByTheo. F. Rodenbough, Bvt. Brigadier-General, U. S. A. The United States Medal of Honor, which was instituted by Congress at the instance of Washington, is the only authorized military decoration for valor in this country, and this volume has been planned to present some of the most stirring and dramatic incidents connected with the history of the Medal. The narratives are in many cases related by the actors. With seventy illustrations. Large 12mo$2 00G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York and London.
PUBLICATIONS OF G. P. PUTNAM’S SONSThe Big Brother Series.Comprising:I.—The Big Brother.A Story, for Boys, of Indian War. ByGeorge Cary Eggleston. Octavo, illustrated, cloth extra$1 25II.—Captain Sam; or, The Boy Scout of 1814.ByG. C. Eggleston. Illustrated. Octavo, cloth$1 25“Sam, as the leader of a company of boys, does admirable service for General Jackson, and after passing through manifold plots, and conquering bristling treacheries, he is made a real captain by commission, and receives the thanks of the commanding general.”—Boston Traveller.“THEY PUSHED THE RAFT OUT INTO THE CURRENT AND BEGAN GLIDING SILENTLY ALONG THE SHORE.”(Reduced from “The Big Brother Series.”)III.—The Signal Boys; or, Captain Sam’s Company.A Tale of the War of 1812. ByG. C. Eggleston. Illustrated. Octavo, cloth$1 25IV.—The Wreck of the Red Bird.A Story of the Sea Islands. ByG. C. Eggleston. Illustrated. Octavo$1 25“A wholesome, readable story.”—Chicago Times.V.—Boys of Other Countries.—Stories for American Boys. ByBayard Taylor. Illustrated. Octavo$1 25Nobody knows better than this author does how to tell a good story, and there are not many persons who have better stories to tell.”—N. Y. Evening Post.The set, five volumes in a box$6 00G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS, New York and London.Heroes of the Nations.EDITED BYEVELYN ABBOTT M.A.,Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.A series of biographical studies of the lives and work of a number of representative historical characters about whom have gathered the great traditions of the Nations to which they belonged, and who have been accepted, in many instances, as types of the several National ideals. With the life of each typical character will be presented a picture of the National conditions surrounding him during his career.The narratives are the work of writers who are recognized authorities on their several subjects, and, while thoroughly trustworthy as history, will present picturesque and dramatic “stories” of the Men and of the events connected with them.To the Life of each “Hero” will be given one duodecimo volume, handsomely printed in large type, provided with maps and adequately illustrated according to the special requirements of the several subjects. The volumes will be sold separately as follows:Cloth extra$1 50Half morocco, uncut edges, gilt top1 75Large paper, limited to 250 numbered copies for subscribers to the series. These may be obtained in sheets folded, or in cloth, uncut edges3 50The first group of the Series will comprise twelve volumes, as follows:Nelson, and the Naval Supremacy of England.ByW. Clark Russell, author of “The Wreck of the Grosvenor,” etc. (Ready April 15, 1890.)Gustavus Adolphus, and the Struggle of Protestantism for Existence.ByC. R. L. Fletcher, M.A., late Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.Pericles, and the Golden Age of Athens.ByEvelyn Abbott, M.A., Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.Alexander the Great, and the Extension of Greek Rule and of Greek Ideas.By Prof.Benjamin I. Wheeler, Cornell University.Theoderic the Goth, the Barbarian Champion of Civilization.ByThomas Hodgkin, author of “Italy and Her Invaders,” etc.Charlemagne, the Reorganizer of Europe.By Prof.George L. Burr, Cornell University.Henry of Navarre, and the Huguenots in France.ByP. F. Willert, M.A., Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford.William of Orange, the Founder of the Dutch Republic.ByRuth Putnam.Cicero, and the Fall of the Roman Republic.ByJ. L. Strachan Davidson, M.A., Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.Louis XIV., and the Zenith of the French Monarchy.ByArthur Hassall, M.A., Senior Student of Christ Church College, Oxford.Sir Walter Raleigh, and the Adventurers of England.ByA. L. Smith, M.A., Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.Bismarck. The New German Empire: How It Arose; What It Replaced; And What It Stands For.ByJames Sime, author of “A Life of Lessing,” etc.To be followed by:Hannibal, and the Struggle between Carthage and Rome.ByE. A. Freeman, D.C.L., LL.D., Regius Prof. of History in the University of Oxford.Alfred the Great, and the First Kingdom in England.ByF. York Powell, M.A., Senior Student of Christ Church College, Oxford.Charles the Bold, and the Attempt to Found a Middle Kingdom.ByR. Lodge, M.A., Fellow of Brasenose College, Oxford.John Calvin, the Hero of the French Protestants.ByOwen M. Edwards, Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford.Oliver Cromwell, and the Rule of the Puritans in England.ByCharles Firth, Balliol College, Oxford.Marlborough, and England as a Military Power.ByC. W. C. Oman, A.M., Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.Julius Cæsar, and the Organization of the Roman Empire.ByW. Warde Fowler, M.A., Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford.G. P. PUTNAM’S SONSNEW YORK27 AND 29 WEST TWENTY-THIRD STREETLONDON27 KING WILLIAM STREET, STRANDKaloolah.The Adventures of Jonathan Romer. ByW. S. Mayo. The “Framazugda” edition. Reset, and very fully illustrated by Alfred Fredericks, and handsomely printed in quarto, cloth extra$2 50“STIR ONE STEP,” I EXCLAIMED, “AND YOU DIE.”(Reduced from “Kaloolah.”)Of this celebrated work more than 25,000 copies have been sold in this country, exclusive of a number of unauthorized English editions, and it is justly entitled to enduring popularity. A new edition was demanded, and the present generation of readers may be congratulated on the circumstances that have led to the republication of one of the most curious, ingenious, and fascinating romances ever produced, Mr. Fredericks’ illustrations are full of the spirit of the story and excellent in design.The author’s style is easy, flowing, and delightfully entertaining. He tells his story with a certain humorousness that imparts a charm to all his writings.“One of the most admirable pictures ever produced in this country.”—Washington Irving.“The most singular and captivating romance since ‘Robinson Crusoe.’”—Home Journal.G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS, New York and London.Chivalric Days and Youthful Deeds.ByE. S. Brooks. Profusely illustrated$2 00CHIVALRIC DAYS tells the story of certain notable scenes and occasions in the world’s history in which the boys and girls of the long ago had both part and lot.“I AM THE ROYAL PILOT’S MATE,” HE REPLIED.(From “Chivalric Days.”)“Chivalric Days” contains: Cinderella’s Ancestor; The Favored of Baal; The Gage of a Princess; The Tell-Tale Foot; “The Rede of the Elves”; The Boys of Blackfriars; The Cloister of the Seven Gates; The Story of the Field of the Cloth of Gold—I. How Rauf Bulney Spoiled His Crimson Cloak; II. How the Kings Met in the Golden Valley; III. How Margery Carew Got Her Glittering Chain; IV. How the Queens Dined without Eating;—“Monsieur, the Captain of the Caravel”—I. The Gentlemen Volunteers; II. In English Waters; III. The Battle;—The Little Lord of the Manor.ByMargaret Vere Farrington. With 29 Illustrations by Fredericks and others. 8vo, cloth$2 00This volume has been prepared with the hope of interestingYoung Americain the legends of the land of his forefathers, while those who are fond of “Idyls of the King” may gain a better historical understanding of the Arthur romance.Historic Boys: Their Endeavors, Their Achievements, and Their Times. ByE. S. Brooks. 29 full-page illustrations. Beautifully printed and bound$2 00“‘DOES THE “SCOURGE OF THE DANES” SHRINK THUS AT A MAIDEN’S VOICE?’”(From “Historic Boys.”)HISTORIC BOYS has been written with a twofold purpose: to increase the interest of young readers in historical study, and to show that, even from the earliest ages, manliness and self-reliance have been the chief groundwork of character, and that opportunities for action exist to-day with the boys and girls of this nineteenth century, even as they did ages ago with young Marcus in the forum of Rome, or with young Harry of Monmouth striving for victory on the bloody field of Shrewsbury.The tales include: Marcus of Rome, the boy magistrate of sixteen (a.d.137); Brian of Munster, the boy chieftain (a.d.948]; Olaf of Norway, the boy viking (a.d.1010); William of Normandy, the boy knight of twelve (a.d.1040); Baldwin of Jerusalem, the boy crusader (a.d.1147); Frederick of Hohenstaufen, the sad little beggar prince (a.d.1207); Harry of Monmouth, the brilliant boy general of seventeen (a.d.1402); Giovanni of Florence, the boy cardinal (a.d.1490); Ixtlil of Tezcuco, the fierce young captain (a.d.1515); Louis of Bourbon, the headstrong boy king (a.d.1651); Charles of Sweden, the boy conqueror (a.d.1699); Van Rennsselaer of Rennsselaerswyck, the patriotic boy patroon (a.d.1777).SERGEANT TAYLOR RESCUING LIEUTENANT KING.(Reduced from “Uncle Sam’s Medal of Honor.”)Uncle Sam’s Medal of Honor.An account of some noble deeds for which it has been conferred in the United States. ByTheo. F. Rodenbough, Bvt. Brigadier-General, U. S. A. The United States Medal of Honor, which was instituted by Congress at the instance of Washington, is the only authorized military decoration for valor in this country, and this volume has been planned to present some of the most stirring and dramatic incidents connected with the history of the Medal. The narratives are in many cases related by the actors. With seventy illustrations. Large 12mo$2 00G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York and London.
PUBLICATIONS OF G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS
The Big Brother Series.Comprising:
“Sam, as the leader of a company of boys, does admirable service for General Jackson, and after passing through manifold plots, and conquering bristling treacheries, he is made a real captain by commission, and receives the thanks of the commanding general.”—Boston Traveller.
“THEY PUSHED THE RAFT OUT INTO THE CURRENT AND BEGAN GLIDING SILENTLY ALONG THE SHORE.”(Reduced from “The Big Brother Series.”)
“THEY PUSHED THE RAFT OUT INTO THE CURRENT AND BEGAN GLIDING SILENTLY ALONG THE SHORE.”(Reduced from “The Big Brother Series.”)
“THEY PUSHED THE RAFT OUT INTO THE CURRENT AND BEGAN GLIDING SILENTLY ALONG THE SHORE.”
(Reduced from “The Big Brother Series.”)
G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS, New York and London.
Heroes of the Nations.
EDITED BY
EVELYN ABBOTT M.A.,Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.
A series of biographical studies of the lives and work of a number of representative historical characters about whom have gathered the great traditions of the Nations to which they belonged, and who have been accepted, in many instances, as types of the several National ideals. With the life of each typical character will be presented a picture of the National conditions surrounding him during his career.
The narratives are the work of writers who are recognized authorities on their several subjects, and, while thoroughly trustworthy as history, will present picturesque and dramatic “stories” of the Men and of the events connected with them.
To the Life of each “Hero” will be given one duodecimo volume, handsomely printed in large type, provided with maps and adequately illustrated according to the special requirements of the several subjects. The volumes will be sold separately as follows:
The first group of the Series will comprise twelve volumes, as follows:
Nelson, and the Naval Supremacy of England.ByW. Clark Russell, author of “The Wreck of the Grosvenor,” etc. (Ready April 15, 1890.)
Gustavus Adolphus, and the Struggle of Protestantism for Existence.ByC. R. L. Fletcher, M.A., late Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.
Pericles, and the Golden Age of Athens.ByEvelyn Abbott, M.A., Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.
Alexander the Great, and the Extension of Greek Rule and of Greek Ideas.By Prof.Benjamin I. Wheeler, Cornell University.
Theoderic the Goth, the Barbarian Champion of Civilization.ByThomas Hodgkin, author of “Italy and Her Invaders,” etc.
Charlemagne, the Reorganizer of Europe.By Prof.George L. Burr, Cornell University.
Henry of Navarre, and the Huguenots in France.ByP. F. Willert, M.A., Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford.
William of Orange, the Founder of the Dutch Republic.ByRuth Putnam.
Cicero, and the Fall of the Roman Republic.ByJ. L. Strachan Davidson, M.A., Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.
Louis XIV., and the Zenith of the French Monarchy.ByArthur Hassall, M.A., Senior Student of Christ Church College, Oxford.
Sir Walter Raleigh, and the Adventurers of England.ByA. L. Smith, M.A., Fellow of Balliol College, Oxford.
Bismarck. The New German Empire: How It Arose; What It Replaced; And What It Stands For.ByJames Sime, author of “A Life of Lessing,” etc.
To be followed by:
Hannibal, and the Struggle between Carthage and Rome.ByE. A. Freeman, D.C.L., LL.D., Regius Prof. of History in the University of Oxford.
Alfred the Great, and the First Kingdom in England.ByF. York Powell, M.A., Senior Student of Christ Church College, Oxford.
Charles the Bold, and the Attempt to Found a Middle Kingdom.ByR. Lodge, M.A., Fellow of Brasenose College, Oxford.
John Calvin, the Hero of the French Protestants.ByOwen M. Edwards, Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford.
Oliver Cromwell, and the Rule of the Puritans in England.ByCharles Firth, Balliol College, Oxford.
Marlborough, and England as a Military Power.ByC. W. C. Oman, A.M., Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.
Julius Cæsar, and the Organization of the Roman Empire.ByW. Warde Fowler, M.A., Fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford.
G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS
“STIR ONE STEP,” I EXCLAIMED, “AND YOU DIE.”(Reduced from “Kaloolah.”)
“STIR ONE STEP,” I EXCLAIMED, “AND YOU DIE.”(Reduced from “Kaloolah.”)
“STIR ONE STEP,” I EXCLAIMED, “AND YOU DIE.”
(Reduced from “Kaloolah.”)
Of this celebrated work more than 25,000 copies have been sold in this country, exclusive of a number of unauthorized English editions, and it is justly entitled to enduring popularity. A new edition was demanded, and the present generation of readers may be congratulated on the circumstances that have led to the republication of one of the most curious, ingenious, and fascinating romances ever produced, Mr. Fredericks’ illustrations are full of the spirit of the story and excellent in design.
The author’s style is easy, flowing, and delightfully entertaining. He tells his story with a certain humorousness that imparts a charm to all his writings.
“One of the most admirable pictures ever produced in this country.”—Washington Irving.
“The most singular and captivating romance since ‘Robinson Crusoe.’”—Home Journal.
G. P. PUTNAM’S SONS, New York and London.
CHIVALRIC DAYS tells the story of certain notable scenes and occasions in the world’s history in which the boys and girls of the long ago had both part and lot.
“I AM THE ROYAL PILOT’S MATE,” HE REPLIED.(From “Chivalric Days.”)
“I AM THE ROYAL PILOT’S MATE,” HE REPLIED.(From “Chivalric Days.”)
“I AM THE ROYAL PILOT’S MATE,” HE REPLIED.
(From “Chivalric Days.”)
“Chivalric Days” contains: Cinderella’s Ancestor; The Favored of Baal; The Gage of a Princess; The Tell-Tale Foot; “The Rede of the Elves”; The Boys of Blackfriars; The Cloister of the Seven Gates; The Story of the Field of the Cloth of Gold—I. How Rauf Bulney Spoiled His Crimson Cloak; II. How the Kings Met in the Golden Valley; III. How Margery Carew Got Her Glittering Chain; IV. How the Queens Dined without Eating;—“Monsieur, the Captain of the Caravel”—I. The Gentlemen Volunteers; II. In English Waters; III. The Battle;—The Little Lord of the Manor.
This volume has been prepared with the hope of interestingYoung Americain the legends of the land of his forefathers, while those who are fond of “Idyls of the King” may gain a better historical understanding of the Arthur romance.
“‘DOES THE “SCOURGE OF THE DANES” SHRINK THUS AT A MAIDEN’S VOICE?’”(From “Historic Boys.”)
“‘DOES THE “SCOURGE OF THE DANES” SHRINK THUS AT A MAIDEN’S VOICE?’”(From “Historic Boys.”)
“‘DOES THE “SCOURGE OF THE DANES” SHRINK THUS AT A MAIDEN’S VOICE?’”
(From “Historic Boys.”)
HISTORIC BOYS has been written with a twofold purpose: to increase the interest of young readers in historical study, and to show that, even from the earliest ages, manliness and self-reliance have been the chief groundwork of character, and that opportunities for action exist to-day with the boys and girls of this nineteenth century, even as they did ages ago with young Marcus in the forum of Rome, or with young Harry of Monmouth striving for victory on the bloody field of Shrewsbury.
The tales include: Marcus of Rome, the boy magistrate of sixteen (a.d.137); Brian of Munster, the boy chieftain (a.d.948]; Olaf of Norway, the boy viking (a.d.1010); William of Normandy, the boy knight of twelve (a.d.1040); Baldwin of Jerusalem, the boy crusader (a.d.1147); Frederick of Hohenstaufen, the sad little beggar prince (a.d.1207); Harry of Monmouth, the brilliant boy general of seventeen (a.d.1402); Giovanni of Florence, the boy cardinal (a.d.1490); Ixtlil of Tezcuco, the fierce young captain (a.d.1515); Louis of Bourbon, the headstrong boy king (a.d.1651); Charles of Sweden, the boy conqueror (a.d.1699); Van Rennsselaer of Rennsselaerswyck, the patriotic boy patroon (a.d.1777).
SERGEANT TAYLOR RESCUING LIEUTENANT KING.(Reduced from “Uncle Sam’s Medal of Honor.”)
SERGEANT TAYLOR RESCUING LIEUTENANT KING.(Reduced from “Uncle Sam’s Medal of Honor.”)
SERGEANT TAYLOR RESCUING LIEUTENANT KING.
(Reduced from “Uncle Sam’s Medal of Honor.”)
G. P. Putnam’s Sons, New York and London.