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Il.Phila., Appleton, 1894 $1
The hero is a mischievous midshipman on board the frigate Constitution, who finally dies a heroic death during the historical fight between the Constitution and the Vengeance.
Phila., Appleton, 1891 $1
There is unmistakable cleverness in the volume, and the author's sense of humor makes itself felt everywhere.
N. Y., Scribner's Sons, 1896 $1.25
The way in which the wit and good nature of this Bohemian of the Latin Quarter triumph over adverse circumstances and land him and his friend in affluence and bliss is told in a brisk narrative.
Bost., D. Lothrop, 1893 $1.50
Two stories for boys, both having for the leading incidents acts of heroism which really occurred; one in the American army, the other in the navy.
Bost., D. Lothrop, n. d. $1.25
A characteristic New England story.
Bost., D. Lothrop, n. d. $1.50
Around the story of "The Judges" of King Charles—Goffe and Whalley—who were hiding in the New Haven colony, the author has woven a powerful romance.
Il.Bost., D. Lothrop, 1898 $1.50
A romance of the American revolution.
Phila., Altemus, 1897 $1.25
This remarkable romance, dealing with history and religion, with the customs of Rome in the days of Nero, and the martyrdom of early Christians, is likely to take a place as the greatest of this author's works.
Bost., Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1897 $1.50
"Tom Grogan" is the crowning achievement of Mr. Smith's genius as a novelist. It has attracted marked attention by its superb and original heroine.
N. Y., Harper & Bros., 1894 $1.25
A collection of bright and clever short stories.