k o' the Fens: A Romance of the Great East Swamp. With 12 page
Illustrations by FRANK DADD. 6s.
Dick o' the Fens and Tom o'Grimsey are the sons of a squire and
a farmer living in Lincolnshire. Many sketches of their shooting
and fishing experiences are related, while the record of the
fenmen's stealthy resistance to the great draining scheme is
full of keen interest. The ambushes and shots in the mist and
dark, and the long-baffled attempts to trace the lurking foe,
are described with Mr. Fenn's wonted skill.
"Mr. Fenn has here very nearly attained perfection. Life in
the Fens in the old ante-drainage days is admirably
reproduced. We have not of late come across a historical
fiction, whether intended for boys or for men, which deserves
to be so heartily praised as regards plot, incidents, and
spirit. It is its author's masterpiece as yet."--_Spectator._
-- Nat the Naturalist: A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas. With 8
page Pictures by GORDON BROWNE. 5s.
The boy Nat and his uncle go on a voyage to the islands of the
Eastern seas to seek specimens in natural history, and their
adventures there are full of interest and excitement. The
descriptions of Mr. Ebony, their black comrade, and of the
scenes of savage life sparkle with genuine humour.
"This book encourages independence of character, develops
resource, and teaches a boy to keep his eyes
open."--_Saturday Review._
-- The Golden Magnet: A Tale of the Land of the Incas. With 12 page
Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE. 3s.
The tale is of a romantic youth, who leaves home to seek his
fortune in South America. He is accompanied by a faithful
companion, who, in the capacity both of comrade and henchman,
does true service, and shows the dogged courage of an English
lad during their strange adventures.
"There could be no more welcome present for a boy. There is
not a dull page, and many will be read with breathless
interest."--_Journal of Education._
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[Illustration: _From THE DIAMOND SEEKERS_
BY ERNEST GLANVILLE (See page 11)]
Dr. GORDON STABLES, R.N.
In the Great White Land: A Tale of the Antarctic Ocean. With 6
Illustrations by J. A. WALTON. 3s. 6d.
This is a most fascinating story from beginning to end. It is a
true picture of what daring healthful British men and boys can
do, written by an author whose name is a household
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