COMPRISING
Christmas Gift. Uncle Ben. Birthday Party. The Picnic Party. The Gold Thimble. The Do-Somethings.
These stories are written in "Oliver Optic's" best style, and all are interesting and attractive.
OUR STANDARD BEARER; Or, The Life of Gen'l Ulysses S. Grant: His Youth, His Manhood, His Campaigns, and his eminent Services in the Reconstruction of the Nation his Sword has redeemed. As seen and related by Captain Bernard Galligasken, Cosmopolitan, and written out by Oliver Optic. Illustrated by Thos. Nast. 16mo. Cloth. $1.50.
"This is a book for young men to read; for boys to read; and old men will find their dull blood stirred by its graphic descriptions, its thrilling narrative, and its hearty enthusiasm."—New Bedford Mercury.
THE WAY OF THE WORLD.
By William T. Adams (Oliver Optic). 12mo. $2.00.
"This excellent writer for children has here tried his hand at writing for grown people, and has succeeded admirably."—Times.
"It is long since we have read a more interesting book."—Gazette.
"The Way of the World is a popular story of the intense class, full of thrilling incidents and exciting scenes, such as boys delight to read."—Congregationalist.