Napoleon's Foibles, Peculiarities, Vices, Kindness of Heart, Vast Intellect, Knowledge of Men, Extraordinary Energy, and Public Spirit are depicted without reserve.
THE FAMOUS OTIS BOOKS FOR BOYS
James Otis, the Popular Juvenile Writer, needs no introduction to the boys of to-day.
TELEGRAPH TOM'S VENTURE
A highly entertaining story of a boy who assisted a United States officer of the law in working up a famous case. The narrative is both interesting and instructive in that it shows what a bright boy can accomplish when thrown upon his own resources. Throughout an intensely interesting and exciting story.
MESSENGER NO. 48
Relates the experiences of a faithful messenger boy in a large city, who, in answering a call was the means of ferreting out a band of criminals who for years had baffled the police and detectives. The story tells of the many dangers and hardships these boys have to undergo; the important services they often render by their clever movements; and how by his fidelity to duty, Messenger Boy No. 48 rose to a most important position of trust and honor. It teaches boys that self-reliance, pluck, and the faithful performance of duties are the real secret of success.
DOWN THE SLOPE
The hero of this story is a boy, who, in order to assist his mother, works as "breaker" in a coal mine. The book tells how coal miners work; their social condition; their hardships and privations; and the older reader will get an excellent idea of the causes of labor troubles in this industry, and will become more sympathetic toward this class of people. The young readers will find in this book a high ideal of a boy's devotion to his mother, and will learn how manly courage and a brave heart will overcome great difficulties, and lead to success and honor.