EDWARD STRATEMEYER'S BOOKS
Reading edition
Old Glory Series
UNDER DEWEY AT MANILA. A YOUNG VOLUNTEER IN CUBA. FIGHTING IN CUBAN WATERS. UNDER OTIS IN THE PHILIPPINES. THE CAMPAIGN OF THE JUNGLE. UNDER MacARTHUR IN LUZON.
Stratemeyer Popular Series
THE LAST CRUISE OF THE SPITFIRE. REUBEN STONE'S DISCOVERY. TRUE TO HIMSELF. RICHARD DARE'S VENTURE. OLIVER BRIGHT'S SEARCH. TO ALASKA FOR GOLD. THE YOUNG AUCTIONEER. BOUND TO BE AN ELECTRICIAN. SHORTHAND TOM. THE REPORTER. FIGHTING FOR HIS OWN.
Soldiers of Fortune Series
ON TO PEKIN. AT THE FALL OF PORT ARTHUR. UNDER THE MIKADO'S FLAG. WITH TOGO FOR JAPAN.
American Boys' Biographical Series
AMERICAN BOYS' LIFE OF WILLIAM McKINLEY. AMERICAN BOYS' LIFE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Colonial Series
WITH WASHINGTON IN THE WEST. MARCHING ON NIAGARA. AT THE FALL OF MONTREAL. THE FORT IN THE WILDERNESS. ON THE TRAIL OF PONTIAC. TRAIL AND TRADING POST.
Pan-American Series
LOST ON THE ORINOCO. THE YOUNG VOLCANO EXPLORERS. YOUNG EXPLORERS OF THE ISTHMUS. YOUNG EXPLORERS OF THE AMAZON.
Dave Porter Series
DAVE PORTER AT OAK HALL. DAVE PORTER IN THE SOUTH SEAS.
The Stratemeyer Popular Series
Since the passing of Henty, Edward Stratemeyer is the most widely read of all living writers for the young, and each year extends the vast and enthusiastic throng. In obedience to the popular demand we have established this Popular Series comprising ten representative books by this great writer, on which special prices can be made. The stories are bright and breezy, moral in tone, and while full of adventure, are not sensational. These books, at a popular price, will be a rare treat for the boys and girls.
1. The Last Cruise of the Spitfire Or Luke Foster's Strange Voyage
2. Reuben Stone's Discovery Or The Young Miller of Torrent Bend
3. True to Himself Or Roger Strong's Struggle for Place
4. Richard Dare's Venture Or Striking Out for Himself
5. Oliver Bright's Search Or The Mystery of a Mine
6. To Alaska for Gold Or The Fortune Hunters of the Yukon
7. The Young Auctioneer Or The Polishing of a Rolling Stone
8. Bound to be an Electrician Or Franklin Bell's Success
9. Shorthand Tom the Reporter Or The Exploits of a Bright Boy
10. Fighting for His Own Or The Fortunes of a Young Artist
THE FAMOUS "OLD GLORY SERIES"
UNDER DEWEY AT MANILA Or The War Fortunes of a Castaway A YOUNG VOLUNTEER IN CUBA Or Fighting for the Single Star FIGHTING IN CUBAN WATERS Or Under Schley on the Brooklyn UNDER OTIS IN THE PHILIPPINES Or A Young Officer in the Tropics THE CAMPAIGN OF THE JUNGLE Or Under Lawton through Luzon UNDER MACARTHUR IN LUZON Or Last Battles in the Philippines
"A boy once addicted to Stratemeyer stays by him."—The Living Church.
"The boys' delight—the 'Old Glory Series.'"—The Christian Advocate, New York.
"Stratemeyer's style suits the boys."—John Terhune, Supt. of Public Instruction, Bergen Co., New Jersey.
"Mr. Stratemeyer is in a class by himself when it comes to writing about American heroes, their brilliant doings on land and sea."—Times, Boston.
"Mr. Stratemeyer has written a series of books which, while historically correct and embodying the most important features of the Spanish-American War and the rebellion of the Filipinos, are sufficiently interwoven with fiction to render them most entertaining to young readers."—The Call, San Francisco.
THE COLONIAL SERIES
WITH WASHINGTON IN THE WEST Or A Soldier Boy's Battles in the Wilderness MARCHING ON NIAGARA Or The Soldier Boys of the Old Frontier AT THE FALL OF MONTREAL Or A Soldier Boy's Final Victory ON THE TRAIL OF PONTIAC Or The Pioneer Boys of the Ohio THE FORT IN THE WILDERNESS Or The Soldier Boys of the Indian Trails TRAIL AND TRADING POST Or The Young Hunters of the Ohio
"Mr. Stratemeyer has put his best work into the 'Colonial Series.'"—Christian Register, Boston.
"A series that doesn't fall so very far short of being history itself."—Boston Courier.
"The tales of war are incidental to the dramatic adventures of two boys, so well told that the historical facts are all the better remembered."—Boston Globe.
"Edward Stratemeyer has in many volumes shown himself master of the art of producing historic studies in the pleasing story form."—Minneapolis Journal.
"The author, Edward Stratemeyer, has used his usual care in matters of historical detail and accuracy, and gives a splendid picture of the times in general."—Milwaukee Sentinel.
"Told by one who knows how to write so as to interest boys, while still having a care as to accuracy."—Commercial Advertiser, New York.
AMERICAN BOYS' BIOGRAPHICAL SERIES
VOLUME ONE
AMERICAN BOYS' LIFE OF WILLIAM McKINLEY
Here is told the whole story of McKinley's boyhood days, his life at school and at college, his work as a school teacher, his glorious career in the army, his struggles to obtain a footing as a lawyer, his efforts as a Congressman and a Governor, and lastly his prosperous career as our President, all told in a style particularly adapted to boys and young men. The book is full of interesting anecdotes, all taken from life, showing fully the sincere, honest, painstaking efforts of a life cut all too short. The volume will prove an inspiration to all boys and young men, and should be in every library.
For nearly a year Mr. Stratemeyer has been gathering material and giving careful study to the life of the young William, his childhood, his boyhood, and all his inspiring and romantic history. The story was nearing its end when the awful finale came and tragedy ended the drama of President McKinley's life.—New York Journal.
VOLUME TWO
AMERICAN BOYS' LIFE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT
This excellent work for young people covers the whole life of our strenuous executive, as school-boy, college student, traveler, author, hunter and ranchman, as assemblyman, as civil service commissioner, as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, as a daring rough rider, as Governor of New York, and lastly as President. Full of stories taken from real life and told in a manner to interest both young and old.
We unreservedly recommend Mr. Stratemeyer's books for boys. They are wholesome, accurate as to historical details and always interesting.—Boston Times.
GOOD BOOKS FOR BOYS
LARRY THE WANDERER Or The Rise of a Nobody
This is a plain tale of everyday life, written especially for boys and girls who do not care particularly for stories with a historical or geographical background. Larry is a youth who has been knocked around from pillar to post for a number of years. The unravelling of the curious mystery which surrounds the lad's identity makes good reading.
JOE, THE SURVEYOR Or The Value of a Lost Claim
This story relates the trials and triumphs of a sturdy country youth, who is compelled, by the force of circumstances, to go forth into the world and earn, not alone his own living, but also support for his twin sister and his invalid father.
TWO YOUNG LUMBERMEN Or From Maine to Oregon for Fortune
A splendid story, the scene shifting from Maine to Michigan and the Great Lakes, and then to the Columbia and the Great North-west. The heroes are two sturdy youths who have been brought up among the lumbermen of their native State, and who strike out in an honest endeavor to better their condition. An ideal volume for every wide-awake American who wishes to know what our great lumber industry is to-day.
Mr. Stratemeyer's books are not only entertaining but instructive.—Daily Press, Portland, Me.
BETWEEN BOER AND BRITON Or Two Boys' Adventures in South Africa
Relates the experiences of two boys, cousins to each other, one American and the other English, whose fathers are engaged in the Transvaal, one in farming and the other in mining operations. While the two boys are off on a hunting trip after big game the war between the Boers and Britons suddenly breaks out, and while endeavoring to rejoin their parents the boys find themselves placed between hostile armies.
A stirring story of the South African War.—The Journal, Indianapolis, Ind.
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE SERIES
VOLUME THREE
AT THE FALL OF PORT ARTHUR Or A Young American in the Japanese Navy
"At the Fall of Port Arthur" is another of Mr. Stratemeyer's spirited war stories. It relates, primarily, the adventures of Larry Russell, so well known to countless thousands of readers of the famous "Old Glory Series." Larry is on board his old ship, the Columbia, which is carrying a cargo for the Japanese government, and is made a prisoner. A chase ensues, followed by a thrilling sea fight, and the young American escapes to one of the Japanese cruisers. 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.
Mr. Stratemeyer is easily foremost among all writers of boys' books dealing with great events as they occur.—Observer, New York.
"At the Fall of Port Arthur" is very well told.—Chronicle, San Francisco.
The story is timely, describing life in the Japanese navy in detail.—Times, Buffalo, New York.
Mr. Stratemeyer is one of the few writers for boys whose works may be relied upon for historic accuracy without sacrifice of interest.—Journal, New York.
Presented with the skill of one of the cleverest juvenile writers of the period.—Globe-Democrat, St. Louis.
A rattling good story for boys.—Republican, Denver, Col.