Mr. Alger is always at his best in the portrayal of life in New York City, and this story is among the best he has given our young readers.
LOST AT SEA, Or Robert Roscoe’s Strange Cruise
A sea story of uncommon interest. The hero falls in with a strange derelict—a ship given over to the wild animals of a menagerie.
JERRY, THE BACKWOODS BOY, Or the Parkhurst Treasure
Depicts life on a farm of New York State. The mystery of the treasure will fascinate every boy. Jerry is a character well worth knowing.
RANDY OF THE RIVER, Or the adventures of a Young Deckhand
Life on a river steamboat is not so romantic as some young people may imagine, but Randy Thompson wanted work and took what was offered.
JOE, THE HOTEL BOY, Or Winning Out by Pluck.
A graphic account of the adventures of a country boy in the city.
BEN LOGAN’S TRIUMPH, Or The Boys of Boxwood Academy