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j Henty, G. A. Beric, the Briton. 

Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1893 $1.50

Vivid pictures of savage Britain and cultured Roman life, thrilling scenes in the arena and the city, including a description of the burning of Rome.

j ——— Bonnie Prince Charlie. 

N. Y., Scribner's Sons, n. d. $1.50.

The story deals with the adventures of the hero, his hairbreadth escapes; and these make up as good a narrative of the kind as has ever been read. The scene is laid in France.

j ——— By pike and dyke. 

Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, n. d. $1.50

Boys with a turn for historical research will be enchanted with this book.

j ——— By right of conquest, or with Cortez in Mexico. 

Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, n. d. $1.50

Mr. Henty's skill has never been more convincingly displayed than in this admirable and ingenious story.

j ——— By sheer pluck. 

Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, n. d. $1.50

Adventures in Africa during the Ashanti war.

j ——— A chapter of adventures. 

Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, n. d. $1.50

Tale of a coast fishing lad who is left in the hands of the revolting Egyptian army during the bombardment of Alexandria.

j ——— Condemned as a nihilist. 

Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1892 $1.50

Godfrey Bullen, the young hero suspected of nihilism, is sent with convicts to Siberia. The story tells of his adventures and final escape.

j ——— Facing death; tale of the coal mines. 

Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, n. d. $1.50

This is a story with a purpose. It is intended to show that a lad who makes up his mind resolutely and firmly that he will rise in life is sure to succeed.

j ——— For name and fame. 

Il.N. Y., Scribner's Sons, n. d. $1.50

An interesting story of the last war in Afghanistan. Does full justice to the patriotism of the Afghan people.