One of the best books that this favorite writer has ever penned, for it is full of life and vigor.—Inter-Ocean.
It is an ideal boys’ story book and will inspire the youthful reader alike with patriotism and courage.—Library Bulletin.
The book is historically instructive and the story admirably told.—Chicago Evening Post.
Mr. Otis has a style peculiarly interesting to boys, and in this book he is up to his usual mark of excellence both as to accuracy of historical knowledge and fluency of narration.—The Examiner.
The events and issues of the war of 1812 have never received the attention they deserve at the hand of American students of history. This book will help to give life and reality to a subject at once thrilling and memorable in many ways.—The Union.
This story purports to be the personal experience of two boys, who enlist and the early age of fourteen, and who were with the Essex until the time of its capture. The book is sufficiently full of excitement to please boys, and while it pleases them it will also instruct them.—The Intelligencer.
Boston W. A. WILDE COMPANY Chicago
The Treasury Club
A STORY OF THE UNITED STATES TREASURY DEPARTMENT