nations.

"A moving tale of military exploit and thrilling adventure."--_Daily
News_.

--Held Fast for England: A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar. With 8 page
Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE. 5_s._

The story deals with one of the most memorable sieges in history. The
hero, a young Englishman resident in Gibraltar, takes a brave and worthy
part in the long defence, and we learn with what bravery, resourcefulness,
and tenacity the Rock was held for England.

"There is no cessation of exciting incident throughout the
story."--_Athenaeum_.

--In the Irish Brigade: A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain. With 12 page
Illustrations by CHARLES M. SHELDON. 6_s._

The hero is a young officer in the Irish Brigade, which for many years
after the siege of Limerick formed the backbone of the French army. He
goes through many stirring adventures, successfully carries out dangerous
missions in Spain, saves a large portion of the French army at Oudenarde,
and even has the audacity to kidnap the Prime Minister of England.

"A stirring book of military adventure."--_Scotsman_.

--At Agincourt: A Tale of the White Hoods of Paris. With 12 page
Illustrations by WAL PAGET. 6_s._

Sir Eustace de Villeroy, in journeying from Hampshire to his castle in
France, made young Guy Aylmer one of his escort. Soon thereafter the
castle was attacked, and the English youth displayed such valour that his
liege-lord made him commander of a special mission to Paris. This he
accomplished, returning in time to take part in the campaign against the
French which ended in the glorious victory for England at Agincourt.

"Cannot fail to commend itself to boys of all ages."--_Manchester
Courier_.

--A Final Reckoning: A Tale of Bush Life in Australia. With 8 page
Illustrations by W. B. WOLLEN. 5_s._

The hero, a young Englishman, emigrates to Australia, where he gets
employment as an officer in the mounted police. A few years of active work
gain him promotion to a captaincy. In that post he greatly distinguishes
himself, and finally leaves the service and settles down as a squatter.

"A stirring story capitally told."--_Guardian_.

"Young reader have no better friends than Blackie & Son."--_Westminster
Gazette_.

Blackie & Son's
Story Books for Boys

--------------

G. MANVILLE FENN

Quicksilver! or, The Boy with no Skid to his Whe