rld. The book is one of Mr. Henty's cleverest efforts."--Graphic.

BOOKS FOR BOYS

Roy Gilbert's Search: A Tale of the Great Lakes. By Wm. P. Chipman. 12mo,
cloth, illustrated, price $1.00.

A deep mystery hangs over the parentage of Roy Gilbert. He arranges with
two schoolmates to make a tour of the Great Lakes on a steam launch. The
three boys visit many points of interest on the lakes. Afterwards the lads
rescue an elderly gentleman and a lady from a sinking yacht. Later on the
boys narrowly escape with their lives. The hero is a manly, self-reliant
boy, whose adventures will be followed with interest.

The Slate Picker: The Story of a Boy's Life in the Coal Mines. By Harry
Prentice. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, price $1.00.

This is a story of a boy's life in the coal mines of Pennsylvania. Ben
Burton, the hero, had a hard road to travel, but by grit and energy he
advanced step by step until he found himself called upon to fill the
position of chief engineer of the Kohinoor Coal Company. This is a book of
extreme interest to every boy reader.

The Boy Cruisers; or, Paddling in Florida. By St. George Rathborne. 12mo,
cloth, illustrated, price $1.00.

Andrew George and Rowland Carter start on a canoe trip along the Gulf
coast, from Key West to Tampa, Florida. Their first adventure is with a
pair of rascals who steal their boats. Next they run into a gale in the
Gulf. After that they have a lively time with alligators and Andrew gets
into trouble with a band of Seminole Indians. Mr. Rathborne knows just how
to interest the boys, and lads who are in search of a rare treat will do
well to read this entertaining story.

Captured by Zulus: A Story of Trapping in Africa. By Harry Prentice. 12mo,
cloth, illustrated, price $1.00.

This story details the adventures of two lads, Dick Elsworth and Bob
Harvey, in the wilds of South Africa. By stratagem the Zulus capture Dick
and Bob and take them to their principal kraal or village. The lads escape
death by digging their way out of the prison hut by night. They are
pursued, but the Zulus finally give up pursuit. Mr. Prentice tells exactly
how wild-beast collectors secure specimens on their native stamping
grounds, and these descriptions make very entertaining reading.

Tom the Ready; or, Up from the Lowest. By Randolph Hill. 12mo, cloth,
illustrated, price $1.00.

This is a dramatic narrative of the unaided rise of a fearless, ambitious
boy from the lowest round of