This book presents in concise form the instruction concerning his physical nature which should be given to every boy approaching manhood. The origin and development of life is adequately discussed with appropriate taste and scientific accuracy.
“United States Midshipman” Series, The. By Yates Stirling, Jr.
1. United States Midshipman Afloat, A. Tells how two recent Annapolis graduates become involved in a South American revolution, are imprisoned, help to defend an intrenchment and fight a cruiser. 2. United States Midshipman in China, A. The two midshipmen on a gun-boat help to thwart an attack on an American mission during the Boxer rebellion. Contains an exciting plot. 3. United States Midshipman in the Philippines, A. Philip Perry and Sidney Monroe, the two midshipmen, take part in some stirring fights with the insurgents. The story gives a description of Philippine character and warfare.
Varmint, The. By Owen Johnson.
A remarkably good prep.-school story. A companion book to “The Prodigious Hickey.”
“West Point” Series, The. By Capt. Paul B. Malone.
There are four volumes in this series, which take the reader through the four years’ course required by this famous school. The titles are as follows:—
1. Winning his Way to West Point. An interesting story of a young recruit in the Philippines. 2. A Plebe at West Point. Douglas Atwell won his cadetship through bravery in the Philippines, and now appears in his first year at West Point. 3. A West Point Yearling. Cadet Corporal Douglas Atwell succeeds in breaking up hazing at West Point. He figures prominently in the army and navy football game.
When a Cobbler Ruled the King. By Augusta H. Seaman.
The time of the story is that of the French Revolution, and the chief historical character the mysterious Lost Dauphin, the son of the ill-fated Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. The real hero of the tale is Jean Mettot, who seeks to free the little Dauphin from his imprisonment, and in his efforts has many startling adventures and narrow escapes. The then unknown Napoleon Bonaparte is introduced in the story.