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By GORDON STABLES, M.D., R.N.

Large Crown 8vo, Bevelled Boards, Gilt Edges, with Illustrations.

FIVE SHILLINGS each.


IN SHIPS OF STEEL.

A Story of the Navy of To-Day.

“A lively tale of the Navy of to-day, by that popular writer.”—The Guardian.

“We say a great deal when we say it is quite up to the Author’s usual level of exciting story telling.”—The British Weekly.


FOR CROSS OR CRESCENT.

A Romance of the Days of Richard the Lion-hearted.

“A spirited, graphic story.”—Pall Mall Gazette.


IN THE DASHING DAYS OF OLD;

Or, The World-wide Adventures of Willie Grant.

“We can commend this book is the best story for boys which we have read for many a day.”—English Churchman.


FOR HONOUR NOT HONOURS.

The Story of Gordon of Khartoum.

“Dr. Gordon Stables has written again the story of General Gordon, in ‘For Honour not Honours,’ and no English boy will tire of reading it.”—Pall Mall Gazette.


ON TO THE RESCUE.

A Tale of the Indian Mutiny.

“A capital story of the Indian Mutiny. The boy who gets hold of this book is certain to thoroughly enjoy it.”—The Record.


SHOULDER TO SHOULDER.

A Story of the Stirring Times of Old.

“More than a mere Story of the Stirring Times of Old. The tale goes close to the heart of the reader, because it has come from the heart of the writer.”—Aberdeen Free Press.


ENGLAND’S HERO PRINCE.

A Story of the Black Prince.

“A dashing, graphic piece of work, well calculated to arouse the spirit of youth.”—Publishers’ Circular.


’TWIXT DAYDAWN AND LIGHT.

A Tale of the Times of Alfred the Great.

“Splendidly told and well illustrated.”—Pall Mall Gazette.


OLD ENGLAND ON THE SEA.

The Story of Admiral Drake.

“Here we have told with much spirit the story of Admiral Drake. We have plenty of stories of the sea, but what could be better than this true tale?”—The Spectator.


HEARTS OF OAK.

A Story of Nelson and the Navy.

“Tom Bure, the hero, will charm every boy that gets hold of it.”—Literary World.

“A story of the Navy and of Mighty Nelson, told with excellent spirit.”—Saturday Review.


EXILES OF FORTUNE.

The Story of a Far North Land.

“A capital book; written with this popular writer’s accustomed spirit, and sure to be enjoyed.”—Scotsman.


TWO SAILOR LADS.

Their Stirring Adventures on Sea and Land.

“A sea story big with wonders.”—Saturday Review.

“A capital story in Dr. Stables’ best style.”—Spectator.


FOR ENGLAND, HOME, AND BEAUTY.

A Tale of Battle and the Breeze.

“Dr. Stables has almost surpassed himself in this book. Certainly we have read nothing of his which has pleased us more—perhaps we might say as much.”—The Spectator.


IN SEARCH OF FORTUNE.

A Tale of the Old Land and the New.

“The story is naturally and brightly written.”—Standard.

“Just the book boys like.”—Schoolmaster.


FACING FEARFUL ODDS.

A Tale of Flood and Field.

“An exceptionally good book for boys.”—Guardian.

“One of the author’s most fascinating stories.”—Leeds Mercury.


Crown 8vo. 3s. 6d.

“LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVE.”

A Cruise of the Good Ship “Boreas.”


London: JOHN F. SHAW & CO., 48, Paternoster Row, E.C.


Spine

Transcriber’s Notes

In the caption of the illustration on page 102 “Stevenson” has been changed to “Stephenson” (Stephenson fighting the fire).

On page 117 ’ has been changed to ” (of Nature’s gentlemen.”).

On page 159 — has been added (of youth.”—Publishers’ Circular.).

Otherwise the original has been preserved.





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