=Tony the Hero:= A Brave Boy's Adventure with a Tramp. By
HORATIO ALGER, JR. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, price $1.00.
Tony, a sturdy bright-eyed boy of fourteen, is under the control
of Rudolph Rugg, a thorough rascal. After much abuse Tony runs
away and gets a job as stable boy in a country hotel. Tony is
heir to a large estate. Rudolph for a consideration hunts up Tony
and throws him down a deep well. Of course Tony escapes from the
fate provided for him, and by a brave act, a rich friend secures
his rights and Tony is prosperous. A very entertaining book.
=The Errand Boy;= or, How Phil Brent Won Success. By HORATIO
ALGER, JR. 12mo, cloth illustrated, price $1.00.
The career of "The Errand Boy" embraces the city adventures of a
smart country lad. Philip was brought up by a kind-hearted
innkeeper named Brent. The death of Mrs. Brent paved the way for
the hero's subsequent troubles. A retired merchant in New York
secures him the situation of errand boy, and thereafter stands as
his friend.
=Tom Temple's Career.= By HORATIO ALGER, JR. 12mo, cloth,
illustrated, price $1.00.
Tom Temple is a bright, self-reliant lad. He leaves Plympton
village to seek work in New York, whence he undertakes an
important mission to California. Some of his adventures in the
far west are so startling that the reader will scarcely close the
book until the last page shall have been reached. The tale is
written in Mr. Alger's most fascinating style.
=Frank Fowler, the Cash Boy.= By HORATIO ALGER, JR. 12mo,
cloth, illustrated, price $1.00.
Frank Fowler, a poor boy, bravely determines to make a living for
himself and his foster-sister Grace. Going to New York he obtains
a situation as cash boy in a dry goods store. He renders a
service to a wealthy old gentleman who takes a fancy to the lad,
and thereafter helps the lad to gain success and fortune.
=Tom Thatcher's Fortune.= By HORATIO ALGER, JR. 12mo, cloth,
illustrated, price $1.00.
Tom Thatcher is a brave, ambitious, unselfish boy. He supports
his mother and sister on meagre wages earned as a shoe-pegger in
John Simpson's factory. Tom is discharged from the factory and
starts overland for California. He meets with many adventures.
The story is told in a way which has made Mr. Alger's name a
household word in so many homes.
=The Train Boy.= By HORATIO ALGER, JR. 12mo, cloth,
illustrated, price $1.00.
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