"Mr. Hutcheson is master of a capital style for boy readers."—Scotsman.
PICKED UP AT SEA:
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.
"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.
"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.
TEDDY:
The Story of a "Little Pickle." By John C. Hutcheson. With 3 full-page Illustrations. Crown 8vo, cloth extra, 2s.
This is the story of a little fellow, who, while brave and fearless, is always in mischief, and a torment to everyone connected with him, by reason of his natural exuberance of animal spirits. As Teddy cannot manage to steer clear of hot water on shore he is sent to sea, in the hope that discipline and duty will tame down the rough points of his character, and teach him to be a noble and good man. Although a "little pickle" at the beginning of his career, Teddy turns out a little hero at the close of the story, as the reader will find out if the wonderful adventures of the "young torment" be followed to the end.
THE PENANG PIRATE,