"Mr. Adams, the celebrated and popular writer, familiarly known as Oliver Optic, seems to have inexhaustible funds for weaving together the virtues of life; and, notwithstanding he has written scores of books, the same freshness and novelty run through them all. Some people think the sensational element predominates. Perhaps it does. But a book for young people needs this, and so long as good sentiments are inculcated such books ought to be read."
LOTHROP, LEE & SHEPARD CO., Boston
OLIVER OPTIC'S BOOKS
The Great Western Series. By Oliver Optic. In six volumes. Illustrated. Any volume sold separately. Price per volume, $1.25.
| 1. Going West; or, the Perils of a Poor Boy. |
| 2. Out West; or, Roughing it on the Great Lakes. |
| 3. Lake Breezes; or, the Cruise of the Sylvania. |
| 4. Going South; or, Yachting on the Atlantic Coast. |
| 5. Down South; or, Yacht Adventures in Florida. |
| 6. Up the River; or, Yachting on the Mississippi. |
"This is the latest series of books issued by this popular writer, and deals with life on the Great Lakes, for which a careful study was made by the author in a summer tour of the immense water sources of America. The story, which carries the same hero through the six books of the series, is always entertaining, novel scenes and varied incidents giving a constantly changing yet always attractive aspect to the narrative. Oliver Optic has written nothing better."
The Yacht Club Series. By Oliver Optic. In six volumes. Illustrated. Any volume sold separately. Price per volume, $1.25.
| 1. Little Bobtail; or, the Wreck of the Penobscot. |
| 2. The Yacht Club; or, the Young Boat Builders. |
| 3. Money-Maker; or, the Victory of the Basilisk. |
| 4. The Coming Wave; or, the Treasure of High Rock. |
| 5. The Dorcas Club; or, Our Girls Afloat. |
| 6. Ocean Born; or, the Cruise of the Clubs. |