NEW BOOKS FOR THE YOUNG.
With the Flag in the Channel; or, The Adventures of Capt. Gustavus Conyngham.
By James Barnes, Author of “Midshipman Farragut,” “Commodore Perry,” etc. Illustrated by Charlton T. Chapman. (Young Heroes of our Navy series.) 12mo. Cloth, 80 cents net; postage, 8 cents additional.
The wonderful story of adventure at sea which Mr. Barnes tells in his new volume will be new to almost all readers, but it is founded upon fact. Captain Conyngham was the predecessor of Paul Jones. When Dr. Franklin and Silas Deane of the Marine Committee of 1777 issued the commissions for vessels which were to sail in the capacity of national cruisers, the first commission, dated March 1, 1777, was given to Captain Conyngham. He crossed to the British Channel, captured English ships, entered English ports in disguise, and his brilliant exploits filled England with dismay.
Behind the Line. A Story of School and Football.
By Ralph Henry Barbour, Author of “The Half-Back,” “Captain of the Crew,” etc. Illustrated by C. M. Relyea. 12mo. Cloth, $1.20 net; postage, 12 cents additional.
This is an exciting football story by a writer who has placed himself at the head of writers of stories of college sports. “Behind the Line” deals with life at the preparatory school and in the earlier years at the university. It contains thrilling descriptions of football contests, and gives an intimate view of the preparation and training for football and other athletics. The story is one of much variety and incident, and it sketches the various incidents and amusements and also the work of a large preparatory school.
Miss Lochinvar. A Story for Girls.
By Marion Ames Taggart. Illustrated by William L. Jacobs. 12mo. Cloth, $1.20 net; postage, 12 cents additional.