very large number of them, and the whole atmosphere of the story is
merry, wholesome, and just what boys like.

"Mr. Eldred's book is almost certain to meet with a ready response from
young readers, for not only are the boys filled with life and vigor of a
true youthful and appreciable variety but their experiences are
entertaining in themselves and may perhaps give the young readers ideas
for summer plans of their own."--Chicago Tribune.

"This is a capital book for active boys, vigorous, wholesome and sane,
written by a man who knows boys and can give them the best kind of
vacation."--Defender, Boston.

For sale by all booksellers, or sent postpaid on receipt of price by the
publishers

LOTHROP, LEE & SHEPARD CO., Boston

THE BOY WITH THE U. S. SURVEY

By FRANCIS ROLT-WHEELER

First Volume of "U. S. Service Series"

Illustrations from photographs taken in work for U. S. Government

Large 12mo Cloth $1.50

[Illustration]

This is the first of a series of boys' books along entirely new lines.
Appealing to the boy's love of excitement, this series gives actual
experiences in the different branches of United States government work
little known to the general public. This story describes the thrilling
adventures of members of the U. S. Geological Survey, graphically woven
into a stirring narrative that both pleases and instructs. The author
enjoys an intimate acquaintance with the chiefs of the various bureaus in
Washington, and is able to obtain at first hand the material for the
books, and the finished manuscript is submitted to the chief of the bureau
for final approval to ensure accuracy of statement. While the United
States bureaus are not allowed to give their official endorsement to
books, yet they are all eager to afford every facility to the author to
take up their branch next. These are the very books that will develop boys
into well-informed and valuable citizens of these United States, alive to
the needs of conservation of the vast resources and energies of their
country.

"There is abundant charm and vigor in the narrative which is sure to
please the boy readers and will do much toward stimulating their
patriotism by making them alive to the needs of conservation of the vast
resources of their country."--Chicago News.

"This is a book one can heartily recommend for boys, and it has life
enough to suit the most eager of them."--Christian Register, Boston.

"You have made the stories muc