‘This is one of the very best “Books for Boys” which have been issued this year.’—Morning Advertiser.
‘A thorough book for boys ... written throughout in a manly, straightforward manner, that is sure to win the hearts of the children.’—London Society.
LITTLE MINNIE’S TROUBLES: an Every-day Chronicle. By N. R. D’Anvers. Illustrated by W. H. Hughes. Fcp. 8vo.
THE AFRICAN CRUISER. A Midshipman’s Adventures on the West Coast. By S. W. Sadler, R.N., Author of ‘Marshall Vavasour.’ A Book for Boys. With Nine Illustrations. Second Edition. Crown 8vo.
‘A capital story of youthful adventure.... Sea-loving boys will find few pleasanter gift-books this season than “The African Cruiser.”’—Hour.
‘Sea yarns have always been in favour with boys, but this, written in a brisk style by a thorough sailor, is crammed full of adventures.’—Times.
SEEKING HIS FORTUNE, and other Stories. Crown 8vo. With Four Illustrations.
Contents:—Seeking his Fortune—Oluf and Stephanoff—What’s in a Name?—Contrast—Onesta.
‘These are plain, straightforward stories, told in the precise detailed manner which we are sure young people like.’—Spectator.
‘They are romantic, entertaining, and decidedly inculcate a sound and generous moral.... We can answer for it that this volume will find favour with those for whom it is written, and that the sisters will like it quite as well as the brothers.’—Athenæum.