nd sea, beginning in England, and
ending in South Africa, in the last days of the seventeenth century. The
scheme of the tale at once puts the reader in mind of Stevenson's
"Treasure Island," and with that augury of a good story, he at once
continues from the mysterious advent of Corkran the Coxswain into the
quiet English village, through scenes of riot, slave-trading, shipwreck,
and savages to the end of all in the "Golden Kingdom" with its strange
denizens. The character of Jacob the Blacksmith, big of body and bigger
of heart, ever ready in time of peril, will alone hold his attention
with a strong grip.

The Promotion of the Admiral.

By MORLEY ROBERTS, author of "The Colossus," "The Fugitives," "Sons of
Empire," etc.

We consider ourselves fortunate in being able to announce this latest
novel by Mr. Morley Roberts, who has such a wide circle of readers and
admirers. This volume contains half a dozen stories of sea life,--fresh,
racy, and bracing,--some humorous, some thrilling, all laid in
America,--a new field for Mr. Roberts,--and introduces a unique
creation, "Shanghai Smith," of "'Frisco," kidnapper of seamen, whose
calling and adventures have already interested and amused all readers of
_The Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post_.

The Schemers.

A TALE OF MODERN LIFE.

By EDWARD F. HARKINS, author of "Little Pilgrimages Among the Men Who
Have Written Famous Books," etc.

A story of a new and real phase of social life in Boston, skilfully and
daringly handled. There is plenty of life and color abounding, and a
diversity of characters--shop-girls, society belles, men about town,
city politicians, and others. The various schemers and their schemes
will be followed with interest--and there will be some discerning
readers who may claim to recognize in certain points of the story
certain recent happenings in the shopping and the society circles of the
Hub.

The Captain's Wife.

By W. CLARK RUSSELL, author of "The Wreck of the Grosvenor," "The Mate
of the Good Ship York,"' etc.

The customary epithets applied to nautical fiction are quite
incommensurate with the excellence of Mr. Clark Russell's narrative
powers, and these are thoroughly at their best in "The Captain's Wife."
"The Captain's Wife" is the story of a voyage, and its romantic interest
hinges on the stratagem of the captain's newly wedded wife in order to
accompany him on his expedition for the salvage of a valuable wreck. The
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