fight against fearful odds took place
during the Revolutionary War than that at Fort Griswold, Groton
Heights, Conn., in 1781. The boys are real boys who were actually
on the muster rolls, either at Fort Trumbull on the New London
side, or of Fort Griswold on the Groton side of the Thames. The
youthful reader who follows Halsey Sanford and Levi Dart and Tom
Malleson, and their equally brave comrades, through their
thrilling adventures will be learning something more than
historical facts; they will be imbibing lessons of fidelity, of
bravery, of heroism, and of manliness, which must prove
serviceable in the arena of life.

=The Young Minuteman.= A Story of the Capture of General
Prescott in 1777. By WILLIAM P. CHIPMAN. 12mo, cloth,
illustrated, price $1.00.

This story is based upon actual events which occurred during the
British occupation of the waters of Narragansett Bay. Darius Wale
and William Northrop belong to "the coast patrol." The story is a
strong one, dealing only with actual events. There is, however,
no lack of thrilling adventure, and every lad who is fortunate
enough to obtain the book will find not only that his historical
knowledge is increased, but that his own patriotism and love of
country are deepened.

=For the Temple:= A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem. By G. A.
HENTY. With illustrations by S. J. SOLOMON. 12mo, cloth,
olivine edges, price $1.00.

"Mr. Henty's graphic prose picture of the hopeless Jewish
resistance to Roman sway adds another leaf to his record of the
famous wars of the world. The book is one of Mr. Henty's
cleverest efforts."--=Graphic.=

=Roy Gilbert's Search:= A Tale of the Great Lakes. By WM. P.
CHIPMAN. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, price $1.00.

A deep mystery hangs over the parentage of Roy Gilbert. He
arranges with two schoolmates to make a tour of the Great Lakes
on a steam launch. The three boys visit many points of interest
on the lakes. Afterwards the lads rescue an elderly gentleman and
a lady from a sinking yacht. Later on the boys narrowly escape
with their lives. The hero is a manly, self-reliant boy, whose
adventures will be followed with interest.

=The Slate Picker:= The Story of a Boy's Life in the Coal
Mines. By HARRY PRENTICE. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, price
$1.00.

This is a story of a boy's life in the coal