THE d.i.c.k HAMILTON SERIES
BY HOWARD R. GARIS
A NEW LINE OF CLEVER TALES FOR BOYS
d.i.c.k HAMILTON"S FORTUNE Or The Stirring Doings of a Millionaire"s Son
d.i.c.k, the son of a millionaire, has a fortune left to him by his mother.
But before he can touch the bulk of this money it is stipulated in his mother"s will that he must do certain things, in order to prove that he is worthy of possessing such a fortune. The doings of d.i.c.k and his chums make the liveliest kind of reading.
d.i.c.k HAMILTON"S CADET DAYS Or The Handicap of a Millionaire"s Son
The hero, a very rich young man, is sent to a military academy to make his way without the use of money. A fine picture of life at an up-to-date military academy is given, with target shooting, broadsword exercise, trick riding, sham battles, and all. d.i.c.k proves himself a hero in the best sense of the word.
d.i.c.k HAMILTON"S STEAM YACHT Or A Young Millionaire and the Kidnappers
A series of adventures while yachting in which our hero"s wealth plays a part. d.i.c.k is marooned on an island, recovers his yacht and foils the kidnappers. The wrong young man is spirited away, d.i.c.k gives chase and there is a surprising rescue at sea.
d.i.c.k HAMILTON"S FOOTBALL TEAM Or A Young Millionaire on the Gridiron
A very interesting account of how d.i.c.k succeeded in developing a champion team and of the lively contests with other teams. There is also related a number of thrilling incidents in which d.i.c.k is the central figure.
The Flag and Frontier Series
By CAPTAIN RALPH BONEHILL.
These bracing stories of American life, exploration and adventure should find a place in every school and home library for the enthusiasm they kindle in American heroism and history. The historical background is absolutely correct. Every volume complete in itself.
WITH BOONE ON THE FRONTIER, Or The Pioneer Boys of Old Kentucky.
Relates the true-to-life adventures of two boys who, in company with their folks, move westward with Daniel Boone. Contains many thrilling scenes among the Indians and encounters with wild animals.
PIONEER BOYS OF THE GREAT NORTHWEST, Or With Lewis and Clark Across the Rockies.
A splendid story describing in detail the great expedition formed under the leadership of Lewis and Clark, and telling what was done by the pioneer boys who were first to penetrate the wilderness of the northwest.
PIONEER BOYS OF THE GOLD FIELDS, Or The Nugget Hunters of "49.
Giving the particulars of the great rush of the gold seekers to California in 1849. In the party making its way across the continent are three boys who become chums, and share in no end of adventures.
WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS, Or A Young Scout Among the Indians.
Tells of the experiences of a youth who, with his parents, goes to the Black Hills in search of gold. Custer"s last battle is well described.
BOYS OF THE FORT, Or A Young Captain"s Pluck.
This story of stirring doings at one of our well-known forts in the Wild West is of more than ordinary interest. Gives a good insight into army life of to-day.
THE YOUNG BANDMASTER, Or Concert, Stage and Battlefield.
The hero is a youth who becomes a cornetist in an orchestra, and works his way up to the leadership of a bra.s.s band. He is carried off to sea and is taken to Cuba, and while there joins a military band which accompanies our soldiers in the attack on Santiago.
OFF FOR HAWAII, Or The Mystery of a Great Volcano.
Several boys start on a tour of the Hawaiian Islands. They have heard that there is a treasure located in the vicinity of Kilauea, the largest active volcano in the world, and go in search of it.
A SAILOR BOY WITH DEWEY, Or Afloat in the Philippines.
The story of Dewey"s victory in Manila Bay as it appeared to a real live American youth who was in the navy at the time. Many adventures in Manila and in the interior follow.
WHEN SANTIAGO FELL, Or The War Adventures of Two Chums.
Two boys leave New York to join their parents in Cuba. The war between Spain and the Cubans is on, and the boys are detained at Santiago, but escape across the bay at night. Many adventures follow.
GROSSET & DUNLAP,--NEW YORK
The Railroad Series
BY ALLEN CHAPMAN.