SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE SERIES
SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE SERIES
By EDWARD STRATEMEYER
VOLUME ONE
ON TO PEKINOr Old Glory in China
Cloth 330 pages Illustrated by A. B. Shute $1.25
Thehero, Gilbert Pennington, goes from the Philippines with the Ninth Regiment to take part in the rescue of the beleaguered British Embassy at Pekin by the international forces. Mr. Stratemeyer has risen to the occasion by giving, in addition to one of his very best stories, a store of information concerning China and the Chinese, conveyed in a natural and entertaining manner.
The demands of boy readers are peculiar, and the author who can satisfy them, not once or twice, but uniformly, must possess rare ability in an extremely difficult field. Such an author is Edward Stratemeyer.—Sunday News, Newark, N. J.
VOLUME TWO
UNDER THE MIKADO’S FLAGOr Young Soldiers of Fortune
320 pages Cloth Illustrated by A. B. Shute Price $1.25
“Under the Mikado’s Flag” relates the adventures of two young Americans in Korea and Manchuria during the outbreak of the great war between Russia and Japan, one of the leading characters being Gilbert Pennington, the hero of “On to Pekin,” and the other, Ben Russell, who with his brothers, Larry and Walter, is so well known to the thousands of readers of the famous “Old Glory Series.” It closes with the great Battle of Liao-Yang, and is as valuable for the information conveyed as it is interesting as a story.
Mr. Stratemeyer is undoubtedly improving very greatly on the average book for boys.—Star, St. Louis, Mo.
He knows how to attract and hold boy readers.—Evening Standard, New Bedford, Mass.
VOLUME THREE
AT THE FALL OF PORT ARTHUROr A Young American in the Japanese Navy
300 pages Illustrated by A. B. Shute Price $1.25
This story relates, primarily, the adventures of Larry Russell, who is on board his old ship, theColumbia, which is carrying a cargo for the Japanese government. The young sailor joins the Japanese navy, and under Admiral Togo assists at the bombardment of Port Arthur. Life in the Japanese navy is described in detail, and also life in Port Arthur during the siege and bombardment, which has few parallels in history.
“At the Fall of Port Arthur” is very well told.—Chronicle, San Francisco.A rattling good story for boys.—Republican, Denver, Col.
“At the Fall of Port Arthur” is very well told.—Chronicle, San Francisco.
A rattling good story for boys.—Republican, Denver, Col.
VOLUME FOUR
UNDER TOGO FOR JAPANOr Three Young Americans on Land and Sea
310 pages Illustrated by A. B. Shute 12mo Cloth $1.25
The “Soldiers of Fortune Series” is a continuation of the famous “Old Glory Series,” and enjoys equal popularity. The principal characters are Ben and Larry Russell, Gilbert Pennington, and the fine old gunner, Luke Striker, all of whom are well known to thousands of readers. The climax of the book naturally deals with the Battle of the Sea of Japan and Admiral Togo’s wonderful victory, in which Larry and Luke Striker bear an honorable part. The fortunes of Ben and Gilbert Pennington on land also furnish much that is of interest.
The youth who finds a good story of war adventure on the sea to his liking will gain his heart’s desire in “Under Togo for Japan.”—Philadelphia Press.Young readers will find the volume entertaining from first to last—News, Baltimore, Md.Will undoubtedly prove a favorite with the boys—Advertiser, Newark, N.J.No more popular book for boys could be imagined just at this time.—Christian Endeavor World.
The youth who finds a good story of war adventure on the sea to his liking will gain his heart’s desire in “Under Togo for Japan.”—Philadelphia Press.
Young readers will find the volume entertaining from first to last—News, Baltimore, Md.
Will undoubtedly prove a favorite with the boys—Advertiser, Newark, N.J.
No more popular book for boys could be imagined just at this time.—Christian Endeavor World.