Baseball is the main theme of this interesting narrative, and that means not only clear and clever descriptions of thrilling games, but an intimate acquaintance with the members of the teams who played them. The Oakdale Boys were ambitious and loyal, and some were even disgruntled and jealous, but earnest, persistent work won out.
OAKDALE BOYS IN CAMP.
The typical vacation is the one that means much freedom, little restriction, and immediate contact with "all outdoors." These conditions prevailed in the summer camp of the Oakdale Boys and made it a scene of lively interest.
THE GREAT OAKDALE MYSTERY.
The "Sleuth" scents a mystery! He "follows his nose." The plot thickens!
He makes deductions. There are surprises for the reader--and for the "Sleuth," as well.
NEW BOYS AT OAKDALE.
A new element creeps into Oakdale with another year"s registration of students. The old and the new standards of conduct in and out of school meet, battle, and cause sweeping changes in the lives of several of the boys.
Log Cabin to White House Series
LIVES OF CELEBRATED AMERICANS
FROM BOYHOOD TO MANHOOD
(The Life of Benjamin Franklin). By _Wm. M. Thayer_.
Benjamin Franklin was known in the scientific world for his inventions and discoveries, in the diplomatic world because of his statemanship, and everywhere, because of his sound judgment, plain speaking, and consistent living.
FROM FARM HOUSE TO WHITE HOUSE
(The Life of George Washington). By _Wm. M. Thayer_.
The story of the hatchet and other familiar incidents of the boyhood and young manhood of Washington are included in this book, as well as many less well-known accounts of his experiences as surveyor, soldier, emissary, leader, and first president of the United States.
FROM LOG CABIN TO WHITE HOUSE
(The Life of James A. Garfield). By _Wm. M. Thayer_.
It was a long step from pioneer home in Ohio where James A. Garfield was born, to the White House in Washington, and that it was an interesting life-journey one cannot doubt who reads Mr. Thayer"s account of it.
FROM PIONEER HOME TO WHITE HOUSE
(The Life of Abraham Lincoln). By _Wm. M. Thayer_.
No President was ever dearer to the hearts of his people than was homely, humorous "Honest Abe."
To read of his mother, his early home, his efforts for an education, and his rise to prominence is to understand better his rare nature and practical wisdom.
FROM RANCH TO WHITE HOUSE
(The Life of Theodore Roosevelt). By _Edward S. Ellis. A. M._
Every boy and girl is more or less familiar with the experiences of Mr.
Roosevelt as Colonel and President, but few of them know him as the boy and man of family and school circles and private citzenship.
Mr. Ellis describes Theodore Roosevelt as a writer, a hunter, a fighter of "graft" at home and of Spaniards in Cuba, and a just and vigorous defender of right.
FROM TANNERY TO WHITE HOUSE
(The Life of Ulysses S. Grant). By _Wm. M. Thayer_.
Perhaps General Grant is best known to boys and girls as the hero of the famous declaration: "I will fight it out on this line if it takes all summer."
REX KINGDON SERIES
By GORDON BRADDOCK
_Rex Kingdon of Ridgewood High_
A new boy moves into town. Who is he? What can he do? Will he make one of the school teams? Is his friendship worth having? These are the queries of the Ridgewood High Students. The story is the answer.
_Rex Kingdon in the North Woods_
Rex and some of his Ridgewood friends establish a camp fire in the North Woods, and there mystery, jealousy, and rivalry enter to menace their safety, fire their interest and finally cement their friendship.
_Rex Kingdon at Walcott Hall_
Lively boarding school experiences make this the "best yet" of the Rex Kingdon series.
_Rex Kingdon Behind the Bat_
The t.i.tle tells you what this story is; it is a rattling good story about baseball. Boys will like it.
Gordon Braddock knows what Boys want and how to write it. These stories make the best reading you can procure.
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GREAT WAR SERIES