WORKS OFSTEPHEN CONRAD
The Second Mrs. Jim
By STEPHEN CONRAD. With a frontispiece by Ernest Fosbery.
Large 16mo, cloth decorative $1.00
Here is a character as original and witty as "Mr. Dooley" or "theself-made merchant." The realm of humorous fiction is now invaded bythe stepmother.
"It is an exceptionally clever piece of work."--_Boston Transcript._
"'The Second Mrs. Jim' is worth as many Mrs. Wiggses as could becrowded into the Cabbage Patch. The racy humor and cheerfulness andwisdom of the book make it wholly delightful."--_Philadelphia Press._
Mrs. Jim and Mrs. JimmieWith a frontispiece in colors by Arthur W. Brown.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative $1.50
This book is in a sense a sequel to "The Second Mrs. Jim," since itgives further glimpses of that delightful stepmother and herphilosophy.
"Plenty of fun and humor in this book. Plenty of simple pathos andquietly keen depiction of human nature afford contrast, and everychapter is worth reading. It is a very human account of life in asmall country town, and the work should be commended for thosesterling qualities of heart and naturalness so endearing tomany."--_Chicago Record-Herald._
WORKS OFARTHUR MORRISON
The Green Diamond
Library 12mo, cloth decorative, with six illustrations $1.50
"A detective story of unusual ingenuity and intrigue."--_BrooklynEagle._
The Red Triangle
Being some further chronicles of Martin Hewitt, investigator.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative $1.50
"Better than Sherlock Holmes."--_New York Tribune._
"The reader who has a grain of fancy or imagination may be defied tolay this book down, once he has begun it, until the last word has beenreached."--_Philadelphia North American._
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WORKS OFG. SIDNEY PATERNOSTER
The Motor Pirate
Library 12mo, cloth decorative, with frontispiece $1.50
"Its originality, exciting adventures, into which is woven a charminglove theme, and its undercurrent of fun furnish a dashing detectivestory which a motor-mad world will thoroughly enjoy reading."--_BostonHerald._
The Cruise of the Motor-Boat Conqueror
Being the Further Adventures of the Motor Pirate.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative, with a frontispieceby Frank T. Merrill $1.50
"As a land pirate Mannering was a marvel of resource, but as asea-going buccaneer he is almost a miracle of devilish ingenuity. Hisexploits are wonderful and plausible, for he avails himself of everymodern device and applies recent inventions to the accomplishment ofall his pet schemes."--_Chicago Evening Post._
WORKS OFT. JENKINS HAINS
The Black BarqueWith five illustrations by W. Herbert Dunton.
Library 12mo, cloth $1.50
According to a high naval authority, whose name must be withheld, thisis one of the best sea stories ever offered to the public. "The BlackBarque" is a story of slavery and piracy upon the high seas about1815, and is written with a thorough knowledge of deep-water sailing.
The Windjammers
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"A collection of short sea stories unmatched for interest."--_New YorkSun._
The Voyage of the ArrowWith six illustrations by H.C. Edwards.
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"A capital story, full of sensation and excitement, and a rollickingsea story of the good old-fashioned sort. The reader who begins thisexciting voyage will sail on at the rate of twelve knots an hour untilit is finished."--_Boston Transcript._
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WORKS OFREGINALD WRIGHT KAUFFMAN
Miss Frances Baird, Detective
A PASSAGE FROM HER MEMOIRS.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative, with a frontispieceby W.F. Kirkpatrick $1.25
"Miss Baird ravels and unravels circumstantial evidence in her searchfor the murderer in a most bewildering and thoroughly femininefashion.... The story is brimful of excitement, and no littleingenuity is displayed in its construction."--_Boston Herald._
Jarvis of HarvardIllustrated by Robert Edwards.
Library 12mo, cloth decorative $1.50
A strong and well written novel, dealing with the life of a young manin a modern college. Studies, athletics, social life, and the outsideinfluences surrounding the youth of a college town are clearlydepicted.
"Mr. Kauffman's treatment of his subject is dignified, restrained,sincere, and in admirable good taste throughout."--_New York Mail andExpress._
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