With Perry on Lake Erie : $b a tale of 1812Otis, James
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With Perry on Lake Erie : $b a tale of 1812
Otis, James
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Juvenile fiction
It is a book which deserves special mention. The story gives a
vivid and accurate picture of events which culminated in the battle
of Long Island, and the part taken in them by the three Colonial
boys.--_Independent._
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The author in the “Three Young Continentals” has left no stone unturned
to make his romance both attractive and reliable.--_Interior._
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An historical story which will not only entertain, but inculcate a
desire for the study of history. The exciting incidents related are
true. By the use of such a book as this, boys can learn as a pastime
that which is not only good in itself, but is very likely to set their
minds on eager inquiry for further information on the subject, and so
develop in them a taste for history.--_San Francisco Call._
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Such a book as this is one of the best educators of our young, both in
history and in patriotism.--_The Outlook._
WASHINGTON’S YOUNG AIDS:
A STORY OF THE NEW JERSEY CAMPAIGN OF 1776-1777.
_By Everett T. Tomlinson, Ph. D._
_12 mo. 391 pp. Cloth, $1.50. Ill._
“Washington’s Young Aids” deals in a way dear to the boyish hearts
with thrilling events of the New Jersey Campaign of 1776-7. Into the
story are interwoven historical facts of great value, taken from old
records and less familiar than those relating to other periods in the
struggle for liberty. Thus the boys who read this delightful tale will
be absorbing history as well as enjoying the story.--_Examiner._
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Few stories show so close a study of history combined with
story-telling power.--_The Outlook._
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“Washington’s Young Aids” makes pleasant and effective use of familiar
historical matter. It is spirited and high-toned, and the boys and
girls will enjoy thoroughly and gain from it a good idea of the events
of the period selected.--_Congregationalist._
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In “Washington’s Young Aids” the author makes his boy heroes
resourceful and devoted, serving Washington with ardor and skill.
Numerous vivid word-picturing and the making of his figureheads very
real, characterizes the author’s method and manner.--_Sunday School
Times._
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The author’s greatest success in “Washington’s Young Aids” lies in the
clearness with which he draws the picture of the actual conditions
which existed during the Revolution. The boys will be eager for
this new volume, which is the third in the “War of the Revolution
Series.”--_Boston Transcript._
TWO YOUNG PATRIOTS:
A STORY OF BURGOYNE’S INVASION.
_By Everett T. Tomlinson, Ph. D._
_12 mo. 366 pp. Cloth, $1.50. Ill._
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