"The story from its inception, and through the twelve volumes (see Second Series), is a bewitching one, while the information imparted concerning the countries of Europe and the isles of the sea is not only correct in every particular, but is told in a captivating style. Oliver Optic will continue to be the boys' friend, and his pleasant books will continue to be read by thousands of American boys. What a fine holiday present either or both series of 'Young America Abroad' would be for a young friend! It would make a little library highly prized by the recipient, and would not be an expensive one."—Providence Press.
Young America Abroad. By Oliver Optic. Second Series. Six volumes. Illustrated. Any volume sold separately. Price per volume, $1.25.
| 1. Up the Baltic; or, Young America in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. |
| 2. Northern Lands; or, Young America in Russia and Prussia. |
| 3. Cross and Crescent; or, Young America in Turkey and Greece. |
| 4. Sunny Shores; or, Young America in Italy and Austria. |
| 5. Vine and Olive; or, Young America in Spain and Portugal. |
| 6. Isles of the Sea; or, Young America Homeward Bound. |
"Oliver Optic is a nom de plume that is known and loved by almost every boy of intelligence in the land. We have seen a highly intellectual and world-weary man, a cynic whose heart was somewhat embittered by its large experience of human nature, take up one of Oliver Optic's books, and read it at a sitting, neglecting his work in yielding to the fascination of the pages. When a mature and exceedingly well-informed mind, long despoiled of all its freshness, can thus find pleasure in a book for boys, no additional words of recommendation are needed."—Sunday Times.
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. |