. By J. T. TROWBRIDGE.
Illustrated. $1.00.

In this story the author recounts the hardships of a young lad in
his first endeavor to start out for himself. It is a tale that is
full of enthusiasm and budding hopes. The writer shows how hard the
youths of a century ago were compelled to work. This he does in an
entertaining way, mingling fun and adventures with their daily
labors. The hero is a striking example of the honest boy, who is
not too lazy to work, nor too dull to thoroughly appreciate a joke.

=Biding His Time.= By =J. T. Trowbridge=. Illustrated. $1.00.

"It is full of spirit and adventure, and presents a plucky hero who
was willing to 'bide his time,' no matter how great the expectations
that he indulged in from his uncle's vast wealth, which he did not
in the least covet.... He was left a poor orphan in Ohio at
seventeen years of age, and soon after heard of a rich uncle, who
lived near Boston. He sets off on the long journey to Boston, finds
his uncle, an eccentric old man, is hospitably received by him, but
seeks employment in a humble way, and proves that he is a persevering
and plucky young man."--_Boston Home Journal._

=The Kelp Gatherers=: A STORY OF THE MAINE COAST. By J. T. TROWBRIDGE.
Illustrated. $1.00.

This book is full of interesting information upon the plant life
of the seashore, and the life of marine animals; but it is also
a bright and readable story, with all the hints of character and
the vicissitudes of human life, in depicting which the author is
an acknowledged master.

=The Scarlet Tanager=, AND OTHER BIPEDS. By J. T. TROWBRIDGE.
Illustrated. $1.00.

Every new story which Mr. TROWBRIDGE begins is followed through
successive chapters by thousands who have read and re-read many
times his preceding tales. One of his greatest charms is his
absolute truthfulness. He does not depict little saints, or
incorrigible rascals, but just _boys_. This same fidelity to
nature is seen in his latest book, "The Scarlet Tanager, and
Other Bipeds." There is enough adventure in this tale to commend
it to the liveliest reader, and all the lessons it teaches are
wholesome.

THE TIDE-MILL STORIES. 6 volumes.

=Phil and His Friends.= By J. T. TROWBRID