misconduct,
form a story abounding in adventure. Ashamed to return home, he
enlists and is sent to South Africa, and is taken prisoner at an
early stage. Escaping from Pretoria, he takes part in many battles
and forms a member of the Ladysmith relief force. Warned by his
early fall, he redeems his character and wins the Victoria Cross.
_The Yorkshire Post_ says: 'It is a rattling good story, which will
appeal strongly to boys.'
_The English Churchman_ says: 'The story is full of interest for
boys.'
+WITH RIFLE AND KUKRI.+ By FREDERICK P. GIBBON, Author of 'Comrades Under
Canvas,' 'The Disputed V.C.,' &c. With four coloured illustrations by J.
FINNEMORE, R.I., and coloured title-page. Large crown 8vo, cloth gilt,
3s. 6d.
Boys who love stories of plucky deeds will find 'With Rifle and
Kukri' altogether to their taste. The heroic deeds called forth by
England's 'little wars' along the Indian frontier--the dashing
exploits of the Gurkhas and others of our native allies--the
coolness with which the handful of Englishmen in India met the
outbreak of the Great Mutiny--all these are narrated in stirring
language by an author whose local knowledge is extensive and exact.
LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY.
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The Boy's Library of Adventure & Heroism.
+MELTONIANS ALL!+ By F. COWLEY WHITEHOUSE. With three coloured
illustrations by J. FINNEMORE, R.I. Large crown 8vo, cloth gilt, 3s. 6d.
A capital boy's book, giving a stirring account of life in a great
public school. All three heroes of the tale are very attractive to
the reader, while the touch of tragedy describing the noble
self-sacrifice of one of them further deepens the interest of this
lively story.
_The Daily Mail_ says: 'A thoroughly healthy school story, which
touches neither too lightly nor too heavily upon the
responsibilities of boyhood.'
_The Globe_ says: 'A splendid schoolboy's story, in which pluck,
honesty and steadfastness are winners every time.'
_The English Churchman_ says: 'A very well written story-book for
boys, dealing with school life in a lively style.'
+MYDDLETON'S TREASURE.+ By ERNEST PROTHEROE, Author of 'That Boy of
Fraser's,' 'Bob Marchant's Scholarship,' &c. With three coloured
illustrations by J. MACFARLANE. Large crown 8vo, cloth g
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