With Porter in the Essex: A Story of His Famous Cruise in the Southern Waters During the War of 1812Otis, James
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With Porter in the Essex: A Story of His Famous Cruise in the Southern Waters During the War of 1812
Otis, James
United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Juvenile fiction
335 pages. Illustrated. 12mo. Cloth, $1.50.
_CONTAINING PRONOUNCING VOCABULARY AND MAP OF CALLAO BAY_
This is one of the best stories for boys that has been issued, and with
great pleasure we heartily recommend it.--_Observer._
This story is full of thrilling interest and dramatic power. The many
picturesque descriptions give a real portrayal of the country and its
people.--_Book News._
This volume is so real that one imagines he is in the centre of action.
This doubtless is due to the author's thorough acquaintance with the
customs and conditions of these countries.--_St. Louis Star._
Just now when there are so many reminders of the differences existing
between the South American States, and while the influence of the
Pan-American Congress in Mexico is being so strongly felt, this book is
very timely. It is a very vivid picture of the war between Chile and
Peru in 1879, and a portrayal of the customs and manners of these states
that is extremely interesting, and that throws much light on present
problems.--_Christian Endeavor World._
The bitter war of conquest waged by Chile against Peru has never been
given any popular presentation until now. The author is a traveler who
has covered all of South America and was a resident of Peru when the war
broke out. His picture of that period is absorbingly interesting, and
the promised sequel of this volume will be awaited with great
eagerness.--_The Interior._
W. A. WILDE COMPANY, Boston and Chicago.
_Incaland_
A Story of Adventure in the interior of Peru and the closing chapters of
the War with Chile.
BY
_CLAUDE H. WETMORE._
309 pp. Illustrated. 12mo. Cloth, $1.50
_CONTAINING PRONOUNCING VOCABULARY._
"The author is thoroughly acquainted with the history and records of the
far-famed land of the Incas, and the story is full of interest
historically as well as a work of excellent romance and
fiction."--_Chronicle-Telegraph._
"Mr. Wetmore has shown in 'Incaland' how that the Chile-Peruvian War was
to the latter people a blessing in disguise, and how that, casting aside
her antiquated systems, Peru introduced many improvements, until she has
to-day attained a most enviable position among the South American
republics. All this information the author has clothed in the attractive
guise of a story, full of interesting and stirring accounts in which
boys will find great delight."--_New York Examiner._
"'Incaland' deals with the history and wonderful progress of Peru
subsequent to the War, and it overflows with historical interest, and,
as it is in a most picturesque setting, it will surely find a hearty
welcome."--_Christian Endeavor World._
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