An account of the brave but often fruitless struggles and attempts of young Commodore Perry to get into fighting trim the famous Lake Erie fleet, handicapped as he was by lack of men and material. The author has in no wise departed from the strict truth, as given by the best historians, and it is this fact which renders his entertaining story particularly valuable as a book for the young.--_Dial._ _With Preble at Tripoli_ A STORY OF "OLD IRONSIDES" AND THE TRIPOLITAN WAR BY JAMES OTIS 349 pages. Cloth. 12mo. $1.50 Second Volume in "_The Great Admiral Series_" It is a typical, dashing, instructive, and thrilling story. It is intended for boys, but there is hardly a person, young or old, who would not be intensely interested in it. Such a book as this should be welcomed by every parent.--_Boston Journal._ This volume gives us a most vivid description of the exploits of the old "Constitution" and the brave men under Commander Preble's command. It is of the best juvenile literature.--_The Indianapolis Journal._ It is a thrilling account of the loss of the "Philadelphia," and of the most famous "cutting out" party in our naval history. It adds a second volume to one of our most interesting series of books for young people.--_The Dial._ The ever-stimulating account of "Old Ironsides" and her famous campaign against the Tripolitan pirates forms the basis of one of Mr. Otis's best stories; correct in its historical facts, interesting from beginning to end, it will be welcomed not only by the younger reader, but by the older one as well.--_The Presbyterian._ _BOOKS BY WILLIAM DRYSDALE_ THE YOUNG REPORTER A STORY OF PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE _300 pp. Cloth. $1.50_ If ever a writer knew how to tell a rattling story that almost lifts you off your feet on the first page, it is William Drysdale. His style is vivacious and racy, and the events hurry along like the current of a stream above a cascade. The story in itself is intensely interesting, but, aside from its interest, it gives an insight into the life of a great daily paper of the city that it would be hard to find elsewhere. Thus the book is instructive as well as captivating.--_Lutheran Evangelist._ "The Young Reporter" is a rattling book for boys. It is written by Mr. William Drysdale, a retired journalist, who has held responsible desks upon the Sun, the Recorder and other papers, and who knows just what he is talking about.--_New York Recorder_. A genuine boys' book for genuine boys. It is full of life, clean, clear cut, and inspiring. We can commend this book to any lover of boys' stories. It is illustrated with spirit, the pictures adding greatly to the attractiveness of the book.--_Journal of Education._ This is a story of real power, full of life and action, and will enlist the interest of every stirring and wide-awake boy.--_Herald & Presbyter._ _Fighting Under the Southern Cross._ A Story of the Chile-Peruvian War. BY _CLAUDE H. WETMORE._