UNIFORM WITH THIS VOLUME

Price 3/6 net each (postage 6d. extra).

The Boys of the Otter Patrol. A Tale of the Boy Scouts. By E. Le Breton Martin. With eight full-page Illustrations by E. P. Kinsella.

"It is a capital story ... and will be a thoroughly appreciated addition to every library of youthful literature."— Evening Standard

The Phantom Battleship. By Rupert Chesterton. With eight full-page Illustrations by Fred Bennett.

"A rattling story of thrilling adventure afloat.... One of the best sea stories we have read for many a day."—Field

Kiddie of the Camp. A Scouting Story of the Western Prairies. By Robert Leighton. With eight Illustrations by E. P. Kinsella.

"A capital boys' book, cram full of adventures and useful information.... Will bear favourable comparison with Fenimore Cooper's tales of the American Indians."—Aberdeen Journal.

The Clue of the Ivory Claw. By F. Haydn Dimmock. With eight full-page illustrations by J. Ayton Symington.

THE SCOUT LIBRARY STORIES OF ADVENTURE.

In handsome Cloth Covers. Price 2s. 6d. each net. Postage 4d. extra.

Strong-Hand Saxon. The Adventures of a Canadian Scout and a British Boy in the Far West. By CHRISTOPHER BECK.

"Boys who like a story positively throbbing with excitement should by all means invest in Christopher Beck's 'Strong-Hand Saxon.' ... Of breathless interest. "—Western Mail.

Coo-ee! A Story of Peril and Adventure in the South Seas. By ROBERT LEIGHTON.

"This story of peril and adventure in the South Seas will be welcomed with acclamation by boys.... One of the best sea stories it has been our good fortune to peruse."—The Schoolmaster.

The Honour of the Lions. A Scouting Story of Adventure and Mystery. By STACEY BLAKE.

"It is the type of story which a boy declares to be 'ripping.'" Manchester Courier.

The Young Cavalier. By PERCY F. WESTERMAN.

"One of the best stories of the English Civil War we have met, and Mr. Gordon Browne's fine pictures enrich it unspeakably." Pall Mall Gazette.

The Quest of the Veiled King. By RUPERT CHESTERTON.

"A really good yarn which will be appreciated by every scout and by many a boy who belongs to no patrol."—Morning Post.

Pirate Gold. The Story of an Adventurous Fight for a Hidden Fortune. By J. R. HUTCHINSON.

"The search for hidden treasure is a subject of which readers seem never to tire. No one knows how to tell a story of this kind better than Mr. Hutchinson, and here he is equal to himself. He keeps us in suspense as to the issue up to the last minute: who is to succeed? Our readers will get no little entertainment in finding out this for themselves." Spectator.

THE SCOUT LIBRARY STORIES OF ADVENTURE.

In handsome Cloth Covers. Price 2s. 6d. each net. Postage 4d. extra.

Corky and I. (Marooned.) The Adventures of Two Chums Adrift. By A. B. COOPER, Author of "Lost in the Arctic," etc.

"The story goes with a rare swing from start to finish; it is, in fact, a 'corking' good story with excellent illustrations."— Saturday Review.

Rattlesnake Ranch. A Tale of the Great North-West. By ROBERT LEIGHTON, Author of "Kiddie of the Camp," etc.

"This is one of the best stories of adventure in the North-West that we have met with for a long time."—Manchester Courier.

Frank Flower. The Boy War Correspondent. By A. B. COOPER.

"Boy Scouts should thoroughly enjoy this story, for the principles on which young Flower always acts are thoroughly sound, and, though no offensive morals are drawn, the advantage of 'straight' conduct is made obvious. "—Academy.

Jack Corvit, Patrol Leader; or Always a Scout. By V. R. NENDRICK.

"This is a rousing book for Boy Scouts, full of stirring incidents and exciting adventures, with the hero always well to the fore. The idea of the story is to illustrate the various items of the Scout Law, and the idea is well carried out."—The People.

Gildersley's Tenderfoot. A Thrilling Tale of Redskin and Prairie. By ROBERT LEIGHTON, Author of "Kiddie of the Camp," etc.

"A rattling good story of adventure in the Wild West which boys will thoroughly enjoy."—Bookman.

Sons of the Sea. An Engrossing Tale of the Sea Scouts. By CHRISTOPHER BECK, Author of "The Crimson Aeroplane," etc.

"Mr. Beck tells a story of the Sea Scouts and shows how handy these young people may become.... Written in a manly, healthy style, and may be recommended to the attention of every boy."— The Field.

BOOKS BY THE CHIEF SCOUT SIR ROBERT BADEN-POWELL, K.C.B.

SCOUTING FOR BOYS A HAND BOOK FOR INSTRUCTION IN GOOD CITIZENSHIP

9th Edition. The Official Handbook of the Boy Scouts.

Price 2s. net, paper; 3s. net, cloth (postage 4d. extra).

THE WOLF CUB'S HANDBOOK

The Official Handbook for the training of boys from 8-11, leading up to the time when they can become full Scouts. Paper wrapper, price 1s. 6d. net; cloth boards, price 2s. 6d., net (postage 4d. extra).

GIRL GUIDING. THE OFFICIAL HANDBOOK FOR THE GIRL GUIDES

4th Edition. Paper wrapper, price is. 6d. net (postage 3d. extra); cloth boards 2s. 6d. net (postage 4d. extra).

MY ADVENTURES AS A SPY

Extra Crown 8vo, Cloth Gilt, with Coloured Frontispiece, Four Halftone Illustrations, and other Sketches by the Author. Price 3s. 6d. net (postage 5d. extra).

SCOUTING GAMES

A splendid collection of Outdoor and Indoor Games specially compiled for Boy Scouts, 4th Edition. Price is. 6d. net, paper wrapper. 2s. 6d. net in cloth boards (postage 3d. extra). "No one who, as a schoolboy, has read a word of Fenimore Cooper or Ballantyne, nobody who feels the fascination of a good detective story, or who understands a little of the pleasures of wood craft, could fail to be attracted by these games, or, for that matter, by the playing of the games themselves. "—Spectator.

YARNS FOR BOY SCOUTS TOLD ROUND THE CAMP FIRE.

2nd Edition.

"There is no gift book that could be put into the hands of a schoolboy more valuable than this fascinating volume, and if you asked the boy's opinion he would probably add, 'No book that he liked better.'"—Spectator.

YOUNG KNIGHTS OF THE EMPIRE

THEIR CODE AND FURTHER SCOUT YARNS.

"The Ten Laws of Scouts and Sir Robert's exposition of them make a most lucid and telling code of behaviour; and very good, too, are his tales of travel, chapters on sea-scouting, backwoodsmen, &c., all illustrated by the author himself."—Times.

BOY SCOUTS BEYOND THE SEAS "MY WORLD TOUR."

Illustrated by the Author.

"Describes in brightest and most concise fashion his recent tour of inspection amongst the Boy Scouts.... Every boy will read it with avidity and pronounce it 'jolly good.'"—Graphic.

The above 3 books, price 1s. each in pictorial Wrapper, or 2s. each in cloth boards (postage 4d. extra).

THE CUB BOOK. THE BOOK FOR THE BOYS. Price 3d. net (post free 4d.).

MARKSMANSHIP FOR BOYS THE RED FEATHER AND HOW TO WIN IT.

Price 3d. net (post free 4d.).

Write for Illustrated List of Books for Boy Scouts to

A. F. SOWTER, Publisher; "The Scout" Offices, 28 Maiden Lane, London, W.C. 2.

Transcriber's Notes:

This book contains a number of misprints. The following misprints have been corrected: [now was. it would] —> [now was, it would] [a dappper little man] —> [a dapper little man] [d'r'aps she'll] —> [p'r'aps she'll] [like mad?"] —> [like mad!"] because it is a statement, not a question. [reported a ridge of hill] —> [reported a ridge of hills] [became imminent; the] —> [became imminent: the] [there could be do doubt.] —> [there could be no doubt.] [to accompany us---Leslie] —> [to accompany us—Leslie]