A lad starts in life heavily handicapped by a drunken father, but succeeds by hard work in attaining an honourable position.
The Story of a City Arab. By GEORGE B. SARGENT.
Describes the life of a poor, neglected youth, brought up amid wretchedness, and shows how honesty may enable the very poorest to surmount the difficulties of their position.
Harold, the Boy Earl. By J. P. HODGETTS.
A Story of Old England.
A stirring tale of Saxon England, full of adventure and facts relating to the life and thrilling deeds of those exciting times.
Ilderim, the Afghan. By DAVID KER.
A Tale of the Indian Border.
A stirring and highly imaginative tale of India, in which three lads have many exciting and thrilling adventures while engaged in fighting the Afghans.
Adventures in the South Pacific. By ONE WHO WAS BORN THERE.