By FLORA WARREN SEYMOUR

A BIOGRAPHY of the courageous explorer and soldier who awakened young

America to the wonders of our Western possessions and who helped to bring California under the American flag. Few lives were ever more dramatic than that of John Charles Frémont, who made five thrilling pioneer journeys into the unknown West, land of enemy red men and unknown wild beasts. Here is a career of unusual contrast-of great achievement and uncontrollable adversity, of public honors and humiliating court-martial, of fabulous wealth and crushing poverty. But through it all the great character of the man shines forth as an example of daring, of courage, and of devotion to duty that makes this book the record of heroic achievement and an inspiration to American youth. Illus. $2.00

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By FLOYD L. DARROW

ROM the atoms to the stars, from subterranean engineering to the newest
things in aviation, from the telephoto to the talking movie, the ST. NICHOLAS
BOOK OF SCIENCE reveals new wonders in the various fields of scientific achievement.
Floyd L. Darrow has taught science, written books about science, and experimented
with many phases of science. He knows a great deal about the subject, and he knows
how to make it clear and interesting to others, both young and adult readers. A
unique feature of this book is the arrangement of items, each scientific achievement
appearing in the actual order of its happening - a year book of the scientific
wonders which astonished the world during the past twelve months, and which are
just now beginning to be put to practical use.
Illus. $2.50

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EUROPEAN LANDMARKS

By LORINDA MUNSON BRYANT

Author of The Children's Book of Celebrated Towers, etc.

Here is another beautiful addition to the series of "Celebrated Art" books in which the historic and artistic treasures of the world are brought vividly before the eyes of young people. Each object described is first illustrated with a photograph, opposite which is a short passage telling interesting facts about the history and significance of the landmark. This book shows you such varied sights as Windsor Castle from the air, Stonehenge, the Acropolis at Athens, the Sistine Chapel in Rome, the British lion on the battle-field of Waterloo, William Tell's chapel, and a host of others from nearly every country of Europe. Illus. $2.50

A PATRIOT MAID

and other stories

By EMILIE BENSON KNIPE and ALDEN ARTHUR KNIPE

Authors of The Lucky Sixpence, The Lost Little Lady, etc.

Here is a bookful of stories dealing with the adventures of girls and boys in the thrilling days of the American Revolution. When fathers and older brothers were away from home fighting in the American army there were plenty of chances for the young people to help the cause in the numerous emergencies that arose. In the first of these stories we read about young Susan Breakfasts, who carried beneath her homely name the heart of a true patriot maid. She was the laughing stock of all her companions until the day when the Hessians raided the village, but then she showed her mettle and outwitted the invaders by a bold stroke of ingenuity. Another story tells how a girl saved a young American officer from Indians and of the extraordinary sequel when she discovered whom she had saved. Each of these stories presents vividly those times when every day held an adventure and heroes sprang up overnight. Illustrated. $1.75

FIGHTING HEARTS of the WILD

By KENNETH GILBERT

Are you fascinated by the strange prowlings and secret combats of wild animals? Here are animal stories galore, written by a man who has spent most of his life in the woods and understands the thoughts and actions of forest creatures as well as most people understand their own children. Here we see the ceaseless struggle that goes on deep in the woods as each animal fights for its own life or for the safety of its young or to exterminate some enemy. Every animal at some time is a hero. Not only the big creatures but even little fellows like the proud skunk have moments of heroism and triumph over their powerful neighbors. FIGHTING HEARTS OF THE WILD describes these combats so vividly and truly that we seem almost to be standing beside the very trail where the mountain lion passes, or in the swamp where the great heron stands alert over its nest. This book is a thrilling addition to any nature library, a book that will appeal to every one, young or old, who has a drop of wilderness blood left in his veins. Illustrated. $2.00

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