. Again, however,
he escapes, and after many exciting experiences finally reaches safety and
friends.

"Cannot fail to give great enjoyment to many boys and girls, and not a
little profit."--_Literary World_.

--In the Grip of the Mullah: A Tale of Adventure in Somaliland. Illustrated
by CHARLES M. SHELDON. With a Map. 5_s._

The hero organizes a search-party and advances into Somaliland to rescue
his father, who has fallen into the hands of the Mullah. The little force
is opposed from the outset, but undaunted they push forward, and in spite
of many difficulties and dangers succeed in accomplishing their object.
The interest increases as the story advances, and becomes intense when the
hero penetrates alone into the heart of the Mullah's camp.

"A fresher, more exciting, and more spirited tale could not be wished
for."--_British Weekly_.

--One of the Fighting Scouts: A Tale of Guerilla Warfare in South Africa.
Illustrated by STANLEY L. WOOD. With a Map. 5_s._

This story deals with the guerrilla aspect of the Boer War, and shows how
George Ransome is compelled to leave his father's farm and take service
with the British. He is given the command of a band of scouts as a reward
for gallantry, and with these he punishes certain rebels for a piece of
rascality, and successfully attacks Botha's commando. Thanks to his
knowledge of the veldt he is of signal service to his country, and even
outwits the redoubtable De Wet.

"Altogether an unusually good story."--_Yorkshire Post_.

--Under the Spangled Banner: A Tale of the Spanish-American War. With 8
Illustrations by PAUL HARDY. 5_s._

Hal Marchant is in Cuba before the commencement of hostilities. A Spaniard
who has been frustrated in an attempt to rob Hal's employer attacks the
hacienda and is defeated, but turns the tables by denouncing Hal as a spy.
The hero makes good his escape from Santiago, and afterwards fights for
America both on land and at sea. The story gives a vivid and at the same
time accurate account of this memorable struggle.

"Just the kind of book that a boy would delight in."--_Schoolmaster_.

HERBERT STRANG

Tom Burnaby: A Story of Uganda and the Great Congo Forest. Illustrated by
CHARLES M. SHELDON. With 3 Plans. 5_s._

Field-Marshal Lord Wolseley writes:--"It is just the sort of book I would
give to any school-boy, for I know he would enjoy every page of it."

The Rev. Dr. Wood, Head-master of Harrow, writes: