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The Adventures of John Jewitt

Heroes in Homespun.

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Scenes and Stories From the American Emancipation Movement.

By ASCOTT R. HOPE, AUTHOR OF "MEN OF THE BACKWOODS," "REDSKIN AND PALEFACE," "ROYAL YOUTHS," ETC. ETC. One Vol. crown 8vo. Price 6s.

"If these stories were fiction, we should exclaim at nearly every page, 'How impossible this would be in real life!'"—Daily Chronicle.

"The book is full of exciting interest which frequently becomes positive romance."—Literary World.

"All these stories are admirably told in this record of one of the noblest campaigns in history."—Westminster Gazette.

"Mr. Hope carries us on with never-flagging swiftness, and when we read the last page we are sorry to find there is not a second volume."—British Weekly.

"This book will serve to keep some noble memories green."—Speaker.

"Would make a capital gift-book for boys."—Publishers' Circular.

"Boys will glory in the book, and adults will find information mingled with unflagging interest that now and again becomes excitement."—Christian World.

"The book is a valuable contribution to the literature of the subject."—St. James's Gazette.

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