Giving the particulars of the great rush of the gold seekers to California in 1849. In the party making its way across the continent are three boys who become chums, and share in no end of adventures.
WITH CUSTER IN THE BLACK HILLS, Or A Young Scout Among the Indians.
Tells of the experiences of a youth who, with his parents, goes to the Black Hills in search of gold. Custer’s last battle is well described.
BOYS OF THE FORT, Or A Young Captain’s Pluck.
This story of stirring doings at one of our well-known forts in the Wild West is of more than ordinary interest. Gives a good insight into army life of to-day.
THE YOUNG BANDMASTER, Or Concert, Stage and Battlefield.
The hero is a youth who becomes a cornetist in an orchestra, and works his way up to the leadership of a brass band. He is carried off to sea and is taken to Cuba, and while there joins a military band which accompanies our soldiers in the attack on Santiago.
OFF FOR HAWAII, Or The Mystery of a Great Volcano.
Several boys start on a tour of the Hawaiian Islands. They have heard that there is a treasure located in the vicinity of Kilauea, the largest active volcano in the world, and go in search of it.
A SAILOR BOY WITH DEWEY, Or Afloat in the Philippines.