As a reading-book for the younger classes in public and 'private schools (by many of which it has been adopted), it will be found of great value.

"Nobody knows better than the author how to make a good story out of even the driest matters of fact. . . . Here are twenty-two of such stories; and they are chosen with a degree of skill which of itself would indicate its author's fitness for the task, even if we had no other evidence of that fitness. There is no better, purer, more interesting, or more instructive book for boys." - New York Hearth and Home.

Lee And Shepard Publishers Boston

Three Books. Cloth, Illustrated. Price for each book, 50 cents. Boards, 30 cents net. By mail, 35 cents

First Series

Second Series

Noble Deeds Of Our Fathers. As told by Soldiers of the Revolution gathered around the Old Bell of Independence. Revised and adapted from Henry C. Watson.

"Every phase of the struggle is presented, and the moral and religious character of our forefathers, even when engaged in deadly conflict, is depicted with great clearness. The young reader - indeed, older readers will like the stories - will be deeply interested in the story of Lafayette's return to this country, of reminiscences of Washington, of the night before the battle of Brandywine, of the first prayer in Congress, of the patriotic women of that day, stories of adventure regarding Gen. Wayne, the traitor Arnold, the massacre of Wyoming, the capture of Gen. Prescott, and in other narratives equally interesting and important." - Norwich Bulletin.

Third Series

The Boston Tea Party, and other Stories of the Revolution. Relating many Daring Deeds of the Old Heroes. By Henry C. Watson.

"The tales are full of interesting material, they are told in a very graphic manner, and give many incidents of personal daring and descriptions of famous men and places. General Putnam's escape, the fight at Concord, the patriotism of Mr. Borden, the battle of Bunker Hill, the battle of Oriskany, the mutiny at Morristown, and the exploits of Peter Francisco are among the subjects. Books such as this have a practical value and an undeniable charm. History will never be dull so long as it is represented with so much brightness and color." - Philadelphia Record.

Stories Of The CIVIL War. By Albert M. Blais-dell, A.M., author of "First Steps with American and British Authors," "Readings from the Waverley Novels," "Blaisdell's Physiologies," etc. Illustrated. Library Edition, Cloth, $1.00. School Edition, Boards, 30 cents, net; by mail, 35 cents.

"An exceedingly interesting collection of true stories of thrilling events and adventures of the brave men who fought during the Civil War. The author aims to present recitals of graphic interest and founded on fact; to preserve those written by eye-witnesses or participants in the scenes described; and especially to stimulate a greater love and reverence for our beloved land and its institutions, in the character of the selections presented. _______________________

Lee And Shepard Publishers Boston