THE EARLY SETTLERS. A series of desperate
encounters with Indians, daring exploits of Texan Rangers, incidents of
guerilla warfare, fearful deeds of desperadoes and regulators of the
west, and graphic delineations of hunting and trapping well worthy
universal preservation. By WARREN WILDWOOD, Esq. More than 200
Engravings. Cloth. $1 75.
THRILLING INCIDENTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY. Events which are among the most
striking and important in our national annals, covering the Revolution,
the French War, the Tripolitan War, the Indian Wars, the War of 1812,
and the Mexican War--all of which are of great usefulness to the student
and general reader. By the author of "The Army and Navy of the United
States." With Three Hundred Illustrations. Cloth. $1 75.
SCOUTING EXPEDITIONS OF THE TEXAN RANGERS. Operations which occurred
during some of the prominent events of the Mexican war, together with
sketches of the celebrated partisan chiefs, Hays, McCulloch, and Walker,
whose courage, sagacity, and remarkable exploits should be familiar to
all Americans. By SAMUEL C. REID, Jr., late of the Texan Rangers, and
Member of the Louisiana Bar. With Illustrations. Cloth. $1 75.
THE BATTLE-FIELDS OF THE REVOLUTION. The most brilliant points in the
history of the Revolutionary war, recounting the principal battles,
sieges, and other important events--the whole interspersed with numerous
characteristic anecdotes. By THOMAS Y. RHOADS. With many Illustrations.
Cloth. $1 75.
THRILLING ADVENTURES AMONG THE INDIANS. In which are enumerated the most
remarkable incidents of the early Indian Wars, which abound in dangers,
vindictiveness, endurance, heroism, gratitude, treachery, stoicism, and
revenge, and in which there is much to fascinate the reader, and store
the inquiring mind. By JOHN FROST, LL. D. With more than 300
Illustrations. Cloth. $1 75.
THE HERO GIRL, AND HOW SHE BECAME A CAPTAIN IN THE ARMY. The highly
dramatic story of Molly Pitcher who, having lost her husband at the
battle of Monmouth, gallantly stepped forward, took his place at the
cannon, and continued serving it until the battle ended--after which the
rank of Captain was conferred on her by Gen. Washington. By THRACE
TALMON. With Illustrations. Cloth. $1 75.
MRS. PARTINGTON'S KNITTING WORK, AND WHAT WAS DONE BY HER PLAGUY BOY
IKE. In which all will see the acid and sugar, and spirit and
water--forming an intellectual punch, of which all can partake without
headache or hea
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