He is also indebted, to many comrades
for reminiscences of battle and prison life.--_Preface._
The simple bravery of this boy-soldier will stimulate the latent
courage and patriotism of the boys of our day. They will like the
scene where Dick and Jed join the army as drummer-boys, taking (p. 194)
with them Mink, Jed's "awful nice dog," who could do all sorts of
cunning tricks.
GREENE, HOMER.
The Blind Brother.
Crowell. .50
A narrative of the experiences of two little boys in the Pennsylvania
coal mines. The sketch, which treats of an unusual subject and is full
of stirring interest, took the first prize, offered by _The Youth's
Companion._
HALE, E.E.
@The Man Without a Country.
Little. .75
The story of Philip Nolan was written in the darkest period of
the Civil War, to show what love of country is.--_Introduction._
Nolan cursed his native land and wished that he might never hear of
her again, and for fifty years his wish was fulfilled.
HAMP, S.F.
Dale and Fraser, Sheepmen.
Wilde. 1.50
An account of Colorado sheep-raising which will interest boys greatly,
especially as there is a tale of hidden gold interwoven with that of
Western life.
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