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Or the Gold Miners of Minturne Creek, and other Stories. By John C. Hutcheson. With 6 full-page Pictures in tints. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 3s. 6d.
The story of a young English lad, rescued in mid Atlantic from a watery grave, and taken out west by a party of gold-diggers to the wild regions of the Black Hills in Dakota. Here, after warring with the elements during months of unceasing toil in their search for the riches of the earth, and having the result of their indefatigable labour well-nigh torn from their grasp when on the verge of victory, success at last rewards the efforts of the adventurous band.
"This is the first appearance of the author as a writer of books for boys, and the success is so marked that it may well encourage him to further efforts. The description of mining life in the Far-west is true and accurate."—Standard.
"A capital book; full of startling incident, clever dialogue, admirable descriptions of sky and water in all their aspects, and plenty of fun."—Sheffield Independent.
TOM FINCH'S MONKEY,
And other Yarns. By John C. Hutcheson. With 2 full-page Illustrations in black and tint. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 1s. 6d.
This is a collection of sea-stories. "Tom Finch's Monkey" is about a gallant lieutenant and his pet chimpanzee, and will make many boys laugh; while the escape of "The Cranky Jane" will excite their deepest interest; and as for "Jim Newman's Yarn," the real story of the great sea-serpent, it will fairly enchant them. Grave and gay alike, these yarns are suited to almost any taste.
BY MRS. R. H. READ.