This is the first series of books written for the young by "Oliver
Optic." It laid the foundation for his fame as the first of authors
in which the young delight, and gained for him the title of the
Prince of Story-Tellers. The six books are varied in incident and
plot, but all are entertaining and original.

_OLIVER OPTIC'S BOOKS._

ARMY AND NAVY STORIES.

Six Volumes. Illustrated. Per vol., $1.25.

1. THE SOLDIER BOY;
Or, Tom Somers In the Army.

2. THE SAILOR BOY;
Or, Jack Somers in the Navy.

3. THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT;
Or, Adventures of an Army Officer.

4. THE YANKEE MIDDY;
Or, Adventures of a Navy Officer.

5. FIGHTING JOE;
Or, The Fortunes of a Staff Officer.

6. BRAVE OLD SALT;
Or, Life on the Quarter-Deck.

This series of six volumes recounts the adventures of two brothers,
Tom and Jack Somers, one in the army, the other in the navy, in
the great civil war. The romantic narratives of the fortunes and
exploits of the brothers are thrilling in the extreme. Historical
accuracy in the recital of the great events of that period is
strictly followed, and the result is not only a library of
entertaining volumes, but also the best history of the civil war
for young people ever written.

_OLIVER OPTIC'S BOOKS._

YOUNG AMERICA ABROAD.

FIRST SERIES.

A Library of Travel and Adventure in Foreign Lands. 16mo.
Illustrated by Nast, Stevens, Perkins, and others.
Per volume, $1.25.

1. OUTWARD BOUND;
Or, Young America Afloat.
2. SHAMROCK AND THISTLE;
Or, Young America in Ireland and Scotland.
3. RED CROSS;
Or, Young America in England and Wales.
4. DIKES AND DITCHES;
Or, Young America in Holland and Belgium.
5. PALACE AND COTTAGE;
Or, Young America in France and Switzerland.
6. DOWN THE RHINE;
Or, Young America in Germany.

The story from its inception and through the twelve volumes (see
_Second Series_), is a bewitching one, while the information
imparted, concerning the countries of Europe and the isles of the
sea, is not only correct in every particular, but is told in a
captivating style. "Oliver Optic" will continue to be the boy's
friend, and his pleasant books will continue to be read by thousands
of American boys. What a fine holiday present either or both series
of "Young America Abroad" would be for a young friend! It would make
a little library highly prized by the rec