Blackie & Son's Illustrated Story Books Catalogue, 1889 — John Shaqi
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Blackie & Son's Illustrated Story Books Catalogue, 1889
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*Blackie & Son’s
Story Books for Boys*
*G. MANVILLE FENN*
*Dick o’ the Fens:*
A Romance of the Great East Swamp.
With 12 page Illustrations by FRANK DADD. 6s.
Dick o’ the Fens and Tom o’ Grimsey are the sons of a squire and a
farmer living in Lincolnshire. Many sketches of their shooting and
fishing experiences are related, while the record of the fenmen’s
stealthy resistance to the great draining scheme is full of keen
interest. The ambushes and shots in the mist and dark, and the
long-baffled attempts to trace the lurking foe, are described with Mr.
Fenn’s wonted skill.
"Mr. Fenn has here very nearly attained perfection. Life in the
Fens in the old ante-drainage days is admirably reproduced. We
have not of late come across a historical fiction, whether
intended for boys or for men, which deserves to be so heartily
praised as regards plot, incidents, and spirit. It is its
author’s masterpiece as yet."--_Spectator_.
*Nat the Naturalist:*
A Boy’s Adventures in the Eastern Seas.
With 8 page Pictures by GORDON BROWNE. 5s.
The boy Nat and his uncle go on a voyage to the islands of the Eastern
seas to seek specimens in natural history, and their adventures there
are full of interest and excitement. The descriptions of Mr. Ebony,
their black comrade, and of the scenes of savage life sparkle with
genuine humour.
"This book encourages independence of character, develops
resource, and teaches a boy to keep his eyes open."--_Saturday
Review_.
*The Golden Magnet:*
A Tale of the Land of the Incas.
With 12 page Illustrations by GORDON BROWNE. 3s.
The tale is of a romantic youth, who leaves home to seek his fortune in
South America. He is accompanied by a faithful companion, who, in the
capacity both of comrade and henchman, does true service, and shows the
dogged courage of an English lad during their strange adventures.
"There could be no more welcome present for a boy. There is not
a dull page, and many will be read with breathless
interest."--_Journal of Education_.
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[Illustration: _From THE DIAMOND SEEKERS_
By ERNEST GLANVILLE (See page 11)]
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*Dr. GORDON STABLES, R.N.*
*In the Great White Land:*
A Tale of the Antarctic Ocean.
With 6 Illustrations by J. A. WALTON. 3s. 6d.
This is a most fascinating story from beginning to end. It is a true
picture of what daring healthful British men and boys can do, written by
an author whose name is a household word wherever the English language
is spoken. All is described with a master’s hand, and the plot is just
such as boys love.
"The narrative goes with a swing and a dash from start to
finish."--_Public Opinion_.
*ERNEST GLANVILLE*
*The Diamond Seekers:*
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