It is a description of the way the lobster fishery is carried on, told in the form of a story, which is full of stirring incidents other than those connected with the subject proper. The author knows how to tell a good story, and this is really one of his best.—Boston Transcript.
The boy who prefers rather to look around him than backward, if he chances to live by the seashore, may be commended to James Otis's "Lobster Catchers, a Story of the Coast of Maine." Mr. Otis's book has a flavor of the salt sea and touches of realism in it that are certain to make it attractive.—Churchman.
A lively yarn for the boys about coast and fishing life. Will give landsmen a good idea of some phases of existence at the shore. Handsomely issued. Will sustain the writer's popularity.—Congregationalist.
This story of the coast of Maine describes the lobster industry, and shows how it was made to serve the purposes of a lad who was sadly in need of money, helping him on in a life of good, honest work and happiness. Mr. Otis's books are always right in tone, and likely to encourage boys in straight-forward endeavor rather than dazzle them by tales of marvellous good luck.—Christian Register.
AN AMATEUR FIREMAN.—Illustrated by Wm. M. Cary. 12mo, 326 pages, cloth, gilt top $1.50
... A lively tale in which are depicted the wonderful machinery of the New York Fire Department and the human life that throbs with the machine. A first-rate story is mingled with the descriptive text, and the fortunes of the Amateur will absorb the interest of every reader.—Book Buyer.
This is a capital story for boys by the well-known author of "Toby Tyler." Besides being entertaining, the book is a useful antidote to the idea that all street boys are vicious and worthless, and it enforces the lessons of industry and proper ambition.—N. Y. Observer.
The story is droll, full of action and interesting incident.—Churchman.
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