No. 1.—ON THE PLAINS: or, The Race for Life. A story of adventure among the Black Hills. This romance reads like a transcript from life. It is exciting in its incidents of hunters' and trappers' experience, of Indian life and warfare, and of LOVE, for there is a woman in the case, around whom centers a novel interest. It is one of the best border stories recently produced.
No. 2.—THE BORDER SPY; or, the Beautiful Captive of the Rebel Camp. A story of the War. By Lieutenant-Colonel Hazeltine, formerly Captain Co. A., Fremont's Guard. The title of this book implies its character. It is a stirring story of the war in the Osage country, in which the author has introduced the rebel General Price, and other celebrated characters, as well as a Delaware Indian, who plays a leading part.
No. 3.—THE HERMIT OF THE COLORADO HILLS: A Romance of the Pampas. By Wm. H. Bushnell. A peculiar but striking story of the Texan Pampas, introducing the wild life of the Plains, the great cattle droves of the herdsmen, the savage Comanche Indians, and the strange being, the Hermit of the Hills—a character not altogether fictitious. There is also in the story, as a leading feature, the element of female interest. The romance is one of its popular author's best productions.
No. 4.—FREE TRAPPERS' PASS; or, the Gold-Seeker's Daughter. By Wm. R. Eyster. An exciting romance, full of the interest of western adventure, and so forcibly written that the reader's interest can not flag a moment through all the incidents of capture, flight, pursuit and peril.
No. 5.—BOB BRANT, PATRIOT AND SPY: A Tale of the War in the West. By Edward Willett. This exciting tale of scouting life in the West is full of action, presenting scenes which will be recognized by many who have served in the glorious army of General Grant; some of the characters, also, are well known in connection with the secret service of the army of the Cumberland. The dangers and escapes of Bob Brant, during the exciting period previous to the fall of Forts Henry and Donelson, are thrilling, but natural and life-like.
No. 6.—THE GUERRILLAS OF THE OSAGE; or the Price of Loyalty on the Border. By Stephen Holmes, Jr. The terrors of life on the border during the first year of the Great Rebellion are vividly delineated in this exciting story. It introduces us to the Missouri "jayhawkers," "bushwhackers," or "guerrillas," as they are variously termed—men who have rendered their names synonymous with deeds of cruelty and crime. The Price of Loyalty is illustrated in the fortunes of a Unionist and his lovely wife, whose portraiture produces a powerful impression on the reader's mind.
No. 7.—OLD BILL WOODWORTH: Scout of the Cumberland. By the Author of "Bob Brant." One of the most popular books of the day is Mr. Willett's "Bob Brant, Patriot and Spy." This second work from his pen, resuming the character of the Old Scout of the Cumberland, makes him the leading actor of one of the most exciting and exhilarating romances of the war yet produced. While it is exceedingly enjoyable as a story, it is also perfect as a picture of life and experience in Southern Tennessee.
No. 8.—THE ORONOCO CHIEF; or, the Fortunes of a Diamond Locket. A story of the times of Bolivar. By J. Thomas Warren. This fine production has in it enough of adventure, war, love and side drama to satisfy the most eager seeker after novelties. Yet, it is so perfectly life-like, that it is, after all, seemingly but a series of exciting adventures, in which Bolivar's men play a creditable part. It is a charming story, charmingly told.
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