IN “WAR OF THE REVOLUTION SERIES.”
THREE COLONIAL BOYS:
A STORY OF THE TIMES OF ’76.
By Everett T. Tomlinson, Ph. D.
12 mo. 368 pp. Cloth, $1.50. Ill.
“Colonial Boys” a story patriotic, exciting, pleasing and helpful, and instructs without appearing to. The number of really good stories for young people on the Revolutionary period of American History is surprisingly small, therefore we welcome this volume. The customs of our forefathers’ time are admirably portrayed, and strong lessons of patriotism are taught in “Three Colonial Boys,” and for this reason it is a book which should be in every library.—Boston Transcript.
There is no more interesting period of American History as a background for fiction than the days leading up to the Revolution. Colonial Boys works in most happily historical scenes and incidents, and follows three manly boys through numerous exciting episodes.—Boston Journal.
A healthful and very readable story for young people. It deals with one of the most interesting periods of American History, and is based on facts. Pure in tone, it is admirably suited for school libraries because of its historic teaching.—The Advance.
Our literature for the young is none too well supplied with books of interest on their country’s history, so we gladly welcome the “Three Colonial Boys,” the first of a promised War of the Revolution Series, dealing with events prior to and during the war. We are impressed by the wholesome lessons of patriotism inculcated by the three youths. Our boys need it, and the work is well begun.—Congregationalist.
THREE YOUNG CONTINENTALS:
A STORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
By Everett T. Tomlinson, Ph. D.
12 mo. 364 pp. Cloth, $1.50. Ill.
A splendid book for boys is “Three Young Continentals.”—Bookseller, Newsdealer & Stationer.
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.
The author in the “Three Young Continentals” has left no stone unturned to make his romance both attractive and reliable.—Interior.
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.
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.
Few stories show so close a study of history combined with story-telling power.—The Outlook.
“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.
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.
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.
“Two Young Patriots” takes up as its pivotal point, Burgoyne’s invasion, and the narrative deals particularly with the historic events connected with the campaign. It not only gives to the reader a story, but also a most correct outline of the Invasion itself. The book is full of fervor, fire and fun, and its author here reasserts his claim to consideration as a high-class writer for first-rate books for boys.—S. S. Times.
A story of Burgoyne’s invasion. Indians and Indian warfare naturally have a very large place in these picturesque pages, and the reader will travel on through the book with breathless interest until he reaches the culmination of the story in the surrender of Saratoga.—Book Buyer.
A very shrewdly-planned campaign was Burgoyne’s invasion, but it was equally shrewdly met by the colonists. Such is the basis of “Two Young Patriots,” and the story loses nothing in the author’s telling, for he has spared no pains with his historic accuracy, and it will doubtless convey to its readers a clearer idea of this pivotal point in the Revolution than they have ever enjoyed before.—The Interior.
It is exciting and thrilling, maintaining a strong interest throughout its pages. The make-up of the book is remarkably good, and the illustrations form a splendid addition.—Journal of Education.
A story of Burgoyne’s invasion must take the boy reader by storm.—Christian Endeavor World.