Adventures in Many Lands, page 190 by Various Authors
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A splendid story of school life. The rollicking fun of the juniors, the rivalry among the seniors, the school elections, the football match, are told in such a forcible manner that the tale will prove a source of delight to all boys--young and old.
+THE FIFTH FORM AT ST. DOMINIC'S. A Public School Story.+
With Seven Full-page and Eight other Illustrations in the Text. Large crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 3s. 6d.
A lively story, abounding in stirring incident and in humorous descriptions. A thoroughly healthy tale to place in the hands of a boy. It ought to become popular both as a gift and prize book.
+A DOG WITH A BAD NAME.+
With Seven Full-page Illustrations by ALFRED PEARSE. Large crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 3s. 6d.
The story of a big ungainly youth who seemed fated to be misunderstood and to be made the butt of his comrades. His trials at school, and as a tutor, and the unsympathetic treatment by his guardian are delightfully told.
THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY, LONDON.
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STORIES FOR BOYS.
By TALBOT BAINES REED.
+ROGER INGLETON, MINOR.+
With Seven Full-page Illustrations by J. FINNEMORE, R.I. Large crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 3s. 6d.
The Guardian says:--"Mr. Talbot Baines Reed knows how to tell a story, and he does himself justice in 'Roger Ingleton, Minor,' in which he makes an excellent book out of the return of a long-lost half-brother who had gone out alone into the world, many years previously, after a bitter quarrel with his father. The discovery of the missing brother is not accomplished without many exciting incidents, out of which Mr. Reed weaves his plot."
The Aberdeen Free Press says:--"This story has a modern atmosphere. The plot is very skilfully constructed and the interest is maintained up to the last page."
+SIR LUDAR: A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess.+
With Eleven Full-page Illustrations. Large crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 3s. 6d.
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