Part 10

"When placed by the side of the popular novel, the strength of these stories causes them to stand out like a huge primitive giant by the side of a simpering society miss, and while the grace and beauty of the girl may please the eye for a moment, it is to the rugged strength of the primitive man your eyes will turn to glory in his power and simplicity. In simple, forceful style Mr. Roberts takes the reader with him out into the cold, dark woods, through blizzards, stalking game, encountering all the dangers of the backwoodsmen's life, and enjoying the close contact with Nature in all her moods. His descriptions are so vivid that you can almost feel the tang of the frosty air, the biting sting of the snowy sleet beating on your face, you can hear the crunch of the snow beneath your feet, and when, after heartlessly exposing you to the elements, he lets you wander into camp with the characters of the story, you stretch out and bask in the warmth and cheer of the fire."--_Western Review._

KINGS IN EXILE

The Macmillan Fiction Library, Ill., 12mo, $.50

_Illustrated. Cloth. 12mo, $1.50_

"More wonderful animal tales such as only Mr. Roberts can relate. With accurate knowledge of the exiled beasts and a vivid imagination, the author writes stories that are even more than usually interesting."--_Book News Monthly._

"It is surprising how much of the wilderness his wistful eye discovers in a Central Park buffalo yard. For this gift of vision the book will be read, a vision with its reminder of the scent of dark forests of fir, the awful and majestic loneliness of sky-towering peaks, the roar of the breakers and salty smell of the sea, the whispering silences of the forests. We rise from its pages with the breath of the open spaces in our lungs."--_Boston Transcript._

BY CHARLES G. D. ROBERTS

AUTHOR OF "KINGS IN EXILE," "THE BACKWOODSMEN," ETC.

Children of The Wild

_With illustrations, cloth, 12 mo_, $1.35

As might be inferred from the title of Charles G. D. Roberts' new book, "Children of the Wild," the reader is brought very close to nature. Mr. Roberts has written many stories about the wild, all of which have the atmosphere which few writers are able to breathe into their books--the atmosphere of outdoor life told with the sure touch of a recognized authority. Here he writes for boys particularly, still of the creatures of the forests and streams, but with a boy as the central human figure. Babe and his Uncle Andy and Bill, the guide, are camping in the wilderness. What they see and hear there suggest stories about young animals, the "children of the wild." These tales are recounted by Uncle Andy. In them Mr. Roberts shows that he knows his fellowmen fully as well as he knows the lore of the woods and the haunts and habits of the animals of the forest. Into his stories creep snatches of humor, glimpses of tragedy, and the poignant touch of pathos, all of which make his work natural. The present work should prove a most acceptable remembrance to every boy who cares, and what boy does not, for a hearty book of outdoor life.

The Feet of the Furtive

_Decorated cloth, 12mo_, $1.35

Illustrated by PAUL BRANSOM

It is to be doubted whether there is a more popular animal writer to-day than Charles G. D. Roberts, whose stories of forests and streams are read with pleasure by young and old alike. In his present book are tales of the bear, the bat, the seal, the moose, rabbit and other animals written in his usual vivid style.

"A great book for boys of all ages, and one that could have been written only by Charles G. D. Roberts."--_Boston Times._

JACK LONDON'S NEW BOOK

The Turtles of Tasman

_$1.25_

Here are brought together some of Mr. London's best short stories, stories of adventure, of character, of unusual experiences in unusual places. Here will be found _The Turtles of Tasman_, a tale of two brothers as different in nature as it is possible for human beings to be, and raising the old question as to which got the most out of life, the one with possessions or the one with rich memories; here also _The Eternity of Forms_, a mystery story dealing with a crime and its expiation; here again _Told in the Drooling Ward_, a masterly bit of writing which gives a human insight into the life of the inmates of a home for feebleminded people. Among the other stories are noted _The Hobo and the Fairy_, _The Prodigal Father_, _The First Poet_, _Finis_ and _The End of the Story_.

Gold Must Be Tried by Fire

BY RICHARD AUMERLE MAHER

AUTHOR OF "THE SHEPHERD OF THE NORTH."

From the opening chapter when Daidie Grattan revolts at the "eternal grind," defiantly destroys a valuable piece of machinery in the factory where she is employed, and runs out into the open, this story is brimful of action and character. In _The Shepherd of the North_ Mr. Maher demonstrated his ability to create tense situations. Here his skill is once again seen and in addition he makes the reader acquainted with a number of interesting people, not the least of whom are Daidie herself and her ardent lover.

The Key to Betsy's Heart

BY SARAH NOBLE IVES

_Cloth, 12mo, $1.25_

This is the story of Betsy and her dog. Betsy is a little country girl who, after her mother's death, is taken into the family of her Aunt Kate, a wise and charming person whose duty it is to bring Betsy up properly, while Betsy in turn has to bring up Van, a fox terrier. It is the dog, of course, that proves to be the key to the shy girl's heart--an extraordinarily nice "pup" whose education is carried on simultaneously with Betsy's, only along different lines. Both as a dog story and as a girl story _The Key to Betsy's Heart_ is eminently satisfying, and it is safe to conjecture that there will be many little girls in real life and a few elders, too, who will be delighted with it.

Pilot

BY H. PLUNKETT GREEN

Pilot is a roguish and cunning dog who is an inveterate poacher and has a distinct sense of humor. He always gets the best of the gamekeepers and other enemies and laughs in their faces. About him Mr. Green has woven a thoroughly enjoyable--and humorous--story. In addition to this the book includes a number of other tales, one or two dealing with fairies, with real charm and imagination, and others having to do with boys and fishing.

THE MACMILLAN COMPANY Publishers 64-66 Fifth Avenue New York

End of Project Gutenberg's The Secret Trails, by Charles G. D. Roberts