This is in every sense a companion volume to the series of "Children's Lives of Great Men." It tells the true story of the beginnings, rise, and development of the republic of the United States, without the dreary array of dates or the dull succession of events that so often make up history for the young. Its object is to tell the story of the people of America,--to awaken an interest in motives as well as persons, in principle rather than in battles, in the patriotism and manliness that make a people rather than in the simply personal qualities that make the leader or the individual. The book is very largely used for supplementary reading in schools, and is accepted as the most popular "story" of the United States yet told for young people. =The Story of Our War with Spain.= Told for young Americans. Profusely illustrated, one vol., 8vo $1.50 An authentic, complete, up-to-date, and reliable account of the war for Cuban liberation in 1898, prepared after a careful study of the best and latest data. It is at once comprehensive, graphic, and entertaining, and well sustains the reputation earned by this author's long list of interesting, instructive, and successful books for young Americans. =In Buff and Blue=: A STORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Illustrated by Merrill, one vol., 8vo $1.50 This stirring story of the Revolution details the adventures of one of Washington's famous life-guards, who is a college mate of Alexander Hamilton, and fights with him from Trenton to Yorktown. It deals with school and camp in the "days that tried men's souls" here in America, and introduces such famous characters as Washington, Hamilton, Lafayette, Arnold, Andre, and Wayne. A splendid book for boys and girls. =The Story of the American Indian.= Profusely illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50 The first and only complete and consecutive story of the red men of America. It is sympathetic but not sentimental, practical but not one-sided, picturesque but not romantic. A book for all Americans to read. =The Story of the American Sailor.= Illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50 The only story of the American blue-jacket, whaler, fisherman, merchantman, and foremast-hand, cabin boy, captain, commodore, and admiral. A grand book for all lovers of heroism on the sea,--especially American heroism. ELBRIDGE S. BROOKS'S BOOKS =The Story of the American Soldier.= Illustrated, 4to, cloth $1.50 A stirring and graphic record of the American fighting man,--the soldier who has secured peace through war,--from the days of mound-builders and red Indians to those of Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, and Miles. =The Story of New York.= (STORY OF THE STATES SERIES.) Illustrated, 8vo, cloth $1.50 This initial volume of the "Story of the States Series," of which Mr. Brooks is editor, is a story of the beginnings and development of the Empire State, told in a delightful and attractive manner.