—With Roberts to Candahar: A Tale of the Third Afghan War. Illustrated by W. Rainey, r.i. Crown 8vo, cloth elegant, olivine edges, 5s.
The tale opens at Cabul, when Sir Louis Cavagnari’s mission was being attacked by the mutinous troops of the Ameer. Major Dennisson is on a visit to Sir Louis, and, the mission being destroyed, all trace of him is lost. Alec Dennisson is due at Cabul two days later, but he is attacked, and escapes, is appointed aide-de-camp to General Roberts, and joins the punitive expedition. He comes to loggerheads with a certain Yohinda Khan, who has captives in his hands. One of these Alec believes is his father, and he determines to rescue him. His indomitable courage overcomes all difficulties, and his efforts are crowned with success.
“A very tried author, who improves with each book he writes, is Captain F. S. Brereton.”—Academy.
—A Soldier of Japan: A Tale of the Russo-Japanese War. Illustrated. 5s.
The opening incident of this war was as great a surprise to Valentine Graham and his father as to the Russians, for their junk lay opposite Port Arthur on February 8, 1904, and in spite of their signals was heavily shelled. They are rescued by the Japanese, and, indignant at their treatment, join the Mikado’s forces. Valentine promptly takes part in a second dash upon Port Arthur, and becomes a prisoner. In time he is sent up-country with other prisoners, with whom he contrives to escape. They join a band of Hunhuse brigands, and have a desperate encounter with the Cossacks. A week later they fall in with Kuroki’s army and take part in the battle of the Yalu. Thereafter numerous adventures befall the hero, who becomes noted throughout Manchuria for dash and intrepidity.
“The pages bristle with hairbreadth escapes and gallantry, and the historical side of the tale is worked out with much accuracy and detail.”—Graphic.
—One of the Fighting Scouts: A Tale of Guerrilla Warfare in South Africa. Illustrated by Stanley L. Wood. With a Map. 5s.
This story deals with the guerrilla aspect of the Boer War, and shows how George Ransome is compelled to leave his father’s farm and take service with the British. He is given the command of a band of scouts as a reward for gallantry, and with these he punishes certain rebels for a piece of rascality, and successfully attacks Botha’s commando. He even outwits the redoubtable De Wet.
“Altogether an unusually good story.”—Yorkshire Post.
—With the Dyaks of Borneo: A Tale of the Head Hunters. Illustrated by Fritz Bergen. Large crown 8vo, 6s.