to give an insight into the real life and character
of people.... The author's style is charming, and the history is
fully as interesting as a novel."--_Brooklyn Standard-Union._

"The value of Mr. Eggleston's work is in that it is really a
history of 'life,' not merely a record of events.... The
comprehensive purpose of his volume has been excellently
performed. The book is eminently readable."--_Philadelphia
Times._

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YOUNG HEROES OF OUR NAVY.

_MIDSHIPMAN FARRAGUT._ By JAMES BARNES, author of "For King or Country,"
etc. Illustrated by Carlton T. Chapman. 12mo. Cloth, $1.00.

The adventures of Farragut's first years in the navy and the
brilliant cruise of the Essex under Captain Porter are pictured
by an author who has had exceptional advantages in the
preparation of his graphic and stirring story.

_DECATUR AND SOMERS._ By MOLLY ELLIOT SEAWELL, author of "Paul Jones,"
"Little Jarvis," etc. With 6 full-page Illustrations by J. O. Davidson
and Others. 12mo. Cloth, $1.00.

"The tale is exceedingly well told. It is full of interesting
incidents, and the interest is maintained throughout. It is in
every way a book which boys will enjoy, and which it will be
well for them to read."--_Milwaukee Journal._

_PAUL JONES._ By MOLLY ELLIOT SEAWELL. With 8 full-page Illustrations.
12mo. Cloth, $1.00.

"It is both romance and history, and will retain the attention
of either the boy or man who begins to read this account of the
most dashing sailor that ever wore a uniform."--_St. Louis
Republic._

"A concise, clear sketch of the ranking officer of the
Continental marine, who in his day played a large part and did
it so well as to command the applause of every patriotic
American. To forget the name of Paul Jones would be an act of
national ingratitude."--_Chicago Inter-Ocean._

_MIDSHIPMAN PAULDING._ A true story of the War of 1812. By MOLLY ELLIOT
SEAWELL. With 6 full-page Illustrations. 12mo. Cloth, $1.00.

"The story is told in a breezy, pleasant style that can not fail
to capture the fancy of young readers, and imparts much
historical knowledge at the same time, while the illustrations
will help the understanding of the events described. It is an
excellent book for boys, and even the girls will be interested
in it."--_Brooklyn Standard-Union._