but often in amusing manner."--_Times_.

+RIVERS OF ICE+.

A TALE ILLUSTRATIVE OF ALPINE ADVENTURE AND GLACIER ACTION.

"A tale brimful of interest and stirring adventure."--_Glasgow Herald_.

+THE PIRATE CITY+.

AN ALGERINE TALE.

"The story is told with Mr. Ballantyne's usual felicity, and, as it is
plentifully sprinkled with horrors, no doubt it will be greatly enjoyed
by some boys."--_Athenaeum_.

+BLACK IVORY+.

A TALE OF ADVENTURE AMONG THE SLAVERS OF EAST AFRICA.

"A captivating story. We heartily recommend it."--_Record_.

"Boys will find the book about as delightful a story of adventure as any
of them could possibly desire."--_Scotsman_.

+THE NORSEMEN IN THE WEST+;

Or, AMERICA BEFORE COLUMBUS.

"This thoroughly delightful book is an adaptation of the Saga of
Iceland, and also of Mr. Laing's 'Heimskingla; or Chronicles of the
Kings of Norway,' supplemented by Mr. Ballantyne's own experience and
adventures in the wilderness of America. These ingredients are put
together with the skill and spirit of an accomplished story-teller; and
the result is a book that cannot possibly be laid down till the very
last word of the last line has been read."--_Athenaeum_.

+THE IRON HORSE+;

Or, LIFE ON THE LINE. A RAILWAY TALE.

"A captivating book for boys."--_Guardian_.

+ERLING THE BOLD+.

A TALE OF THE NORSE SEA KINGS.

"A capital tale of the Norse Sea Kings."--_Times_.

"The story is interesting and full of moving incidents by flood and
field, and it will therefore scarcely fail to be popular among
lads."--_Scotsman_.

"The story is clearly designed, and abounds with elements of romantic
interest; and the Author's illustrations are scarcely less vigorous than
his text."--_Athenaeum_.

+FIGHTING THE FLAMES+.

A TALE OF THE LONDON FIRE BRIGADE.

"Many a schoolboy will find keen enjoyment in the perusal of 'Fighting
the Flames,' and assure his little sisters with suitable emphasis that
Mr. Ballantyne is 'a stunning good story-teller.'"--_Athenaeum_.

+DEEP DOWN+.

A TALE OF THE CORNISH MINES.

"Mr. Ballantyne's book will not fail to delight boys, for it is full of
deeds of daring and of 'hairbreadth escapes.'"--_Scotsman_.

"By reading Mr. Ballantyne's admirable story a very large amount of
knowledge concerning Cornish mines may be acquired; whilst from the fact
of the information being given in the form of a connected narrative, it
is not likely very soon to b