_U. S. SERVICE SERIES_
By FRANCIS ROLT-WHEELER
Many illustrations from photographs taken in work for U. S.Government ^Large 12mo ^Cloth ^$1.50 per volume
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THE BOY WITH THE U. S. SURVEY
This story describes the thrilling adventures of members of the U. S.Geological Survey, graphically woven into a stirring narrative that bothpleases and instructs. The author enjoys an intimate acquaintance withthe chiefs of the various bureaus in Washington, and is able to obtainat first hand the material for his books.
"There is abundant charm and vigor in the narrative which is sure to please the boy readers and will do much toward stimulating their patriotism."--_Chicago News_.
THE BOY WITH THE U. S. FORESTERS
This life of a typical boy is followed in all its adventurousdetail--the mighty representative of our country's government, thoughyoung in years--a youthful monarch in a vast domain of forest. Repletewith information, alive with adventure, and inciting patriotism at everystep.
"It is a fascinating romance of real life in our country, and will prove a great pleasure and inspiration to the boys who read it."--_The Continent, Chicago_.
THE BOY WITH THE U. S. CENSUS
The taking of the census frequently involves hardship and peril,requiring arduous journeys by dog-team in the frozen north and by launchin the snake-haunted and alligator-filled Everglades of Florida, whilethe enumerator whose work lies among the dangerous criminal classes ofthe greater cities must take his life in his own hands.
"Every young man should read this story, thereby getting a clear conception of conditions as they exist to-day, for such knowledge will have a clean, invigorating and healthy influence on the young growing and thinking mind."--_Boston Globe_.
THE BOY WITH THE U. S. FISHERIES
The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries]
The book does not lack thrilling scenes. The far Aleutian Islands havewitnessed more desperate sea-fighting than has occurred elsewhere sincethe days of the Spanish Buccaneers, and pirate craft, which the U. S.Fisheries must watch, rifle in hand, are prowling in the Behring Seato-day. The fish-farms of the United States are as interesting as theyare immense in their scope.
"One of the best books for boys of all ages, so attractively written and illustrated as to fascinate the reader into staying up until all hours to finish it."--_Philadelphia Despatch_.
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