# The Wireless Operator—With the U. S. Coast Guard/Advertisements

SCOUTING BOOKS BY
Walter P. Eaton
The Boy Scouts of Berkshire
A story of how the Chipmunk Patrol was started, what they did and how they did it. 313 pages
The Boy Scouts of the Dismal Swamp
This story is a continuation of The Boy Scouts of BerkshireTHE BOY SCOUTS OF BERKSHIRE and is an unusually interesting book on Boy Scouting. 310 pages
Boy Scouts in the White Mountains
Intimate knowledge of the country as well as of the basic principles of Boy Scouting characterizes this new volume by Mr. Eaton. 320 pages
Boy Scouts of the Wildcat Patrol
A Story of Boy Scouting
This story is a continuation of the history of Peanut and the other characters which appeared in previous volumes by this author. 315 pages
Peanut—Cub Reporter
A Boy Scout’s life and adventures on a newspaper
A rattling newspaper story with Peanut as the central character—he who has figured so prominently in the author’s four Boy Scout books. 320 pages
Boy Scouts in Glacier Park
The adventures of two young Easterners in the heart of the high Rockies. The volume gives an accurate and descriptive picture of this Park, and might well be used as a guide book. This book is illustrated by wonderful photographs. 386 pages
Boy Scouts at Crater Lake
A Story of the High Cascades
A very valuable and intensely interesting story of the experience of two boys at Crater Lake Park. Their experiences and adventures will thrill every boy reader, and so accurate is the information relative to the Park itself that one may easily feel that this author has been over every foot of it himself. 320 pages
Boy Scouts on Katahdin
A Story of the Maine Woods
A wonderful story of scout life, full of interesting scenes of boy activities. Best of all it is an accurate picture of the famous Mt. Katahdin, up which the author and his boys climbed. It is accepted as being one of the most difficult mountains to ascend east of the Rockies.
RADIO STORIES BY
Lewis E. Theiss
The Young Wireless Operator—Afloat
Storm, fog and accidents at sea, all lose much of their danger when aboard each vessel is an up-to-date wireless outfit and a staunch, loyal boy like Roy Mercer to operate it. 320 pages
The Young Wireless Operator—as a Fire Patrol
Through the experiments of this young Pennsylvania boy the radio has been introduced as the means of communication among fire patrols the country over. This is his story. 352 pages
The Young Wireless Operator—With the Oyster Fleet
Radio communication is essential to success in every great sea-going industry and in none more than with the oyster fleets off our coast. Alec used it to advantage for both the owner of the fleet and himself. 328 pages
The Hidden Aerial
Never has the radio proved its value more remarkably than in the great war. This is an exciting story of how it was used on several occasions with great success. 320 pages
The Secret Wireless
The story of how the Camp Brady patrol used their knowledge of the wireless at the beginning of the great war. 320 pages
Wireless Patrol at Camp Brady
A story of how the boy campers “did their bit.”
The Young Wireless Operator—With the U. S. Secret Service
The Wireless Operator—With the U. S. Coast Guards
BOOKS BY
Com. Thos. D. Parker, U.S.N.
Young Heroes of the American Navy
Being tales and adventures of the most noted young heroes of our Navy
The naval history of our country has developed many young men who through patriotism have performed many acts of daring heroism and whose names are in the hall of naval:fame. The book is fully illustrated with reproductions of the events which the various characters made memorable. 320 pages
The Cruise of the Deep Sea Scouts
Or, Boy Scouts Afloat. Illustrated with colored frontispiece
The activities of the Boy Scouts Afloat are today more interesting than ever before. Deep sea scouting is one of the most important activities of the Boy Scout Organization and the call of the sea is as strong as the call of the woods or the mountains, while the life of the sailor promotes the same discipline and training as does the life of the soldier. 320 pages
The Spy on the Submarine
A thrilling story of adventure on board a submarine destroyer and upon a submarine itself. This is an up-to-date story, full of the experiences which are daily happening and serving to make a large part of the history of this great war. 320 pages
The Air Raider
Winning the Gold and Silver Chevron
Our navy and shipbuilding yards were exposed to many dangers from enemies both within and without during the war. Few realized it, but Commander Parker did. THE AIR RAIDER gives a thrilling picture of what might have occurred in one yard, if certain loyal young men had not kept an ever watchful eye open for every emergency.
Sailing under Sealed Orders
A Story of the Navigator of the “Greenville,” Beautiful colored jacket.
“Sealed Orders” always sends a thrill through every. “Jackie.” “What Port” and “what’s up” are two principal questions asked. The author knows what boys like and Uncle Sam's Navy is an open book to him. 286 pages
Mr. Parker’s stories are based on his intimate knowledge of naval affairs. The experiences which his characters go through Will show to every reader of his books just what is happening or may happen within the gates of any of our Navy Yards, or on the high seas on board one of our great battleships. They are true pictures of naval life afloat and ashore.
SCOUTING BOOKS BY
By Captain Edw. L. Beach, U.S.N.
Ralph Osborn—Midshipman at Annapolis
A STORY OF ANNAPOLIS LIFE. 336 pages
Midshipman Ralph Osborn at Sea
A STORY OF MIDSHIPMAN LIFE AT SEA, AND CONTINUING “RALPH OSBORN—MIDSHIPMAN AT ANNAPOLIS.” 360 pages
Ensign Ralph Osborn
THE STORY OF HIS TRIALS AND TRIUMPHS IN A BATTLESHIP’S ENGINE ROOM. 338 pages
Lieutenant Ralph Osborn Aboard a Torpedo Boat Destroyer
BEING THE STORY OF HOW RALPH OSBORN BECAME A LIEUTENANT AND OF HIS CRUISE IN AN AMERICAN TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYER IN WEST INDIAN WATERS. 342 pages
The “OSBORN” books show the steps of advancement in the American Navy, from Cadet to Lieutenant, with a true picture of naval life as it is. The information given is authentic, and many of the related incidents were actual occurrences. They are books of information and adventure combined.
Such stories as these are not only interesting to the young people but carry with them an insight into naval life which will make the reader have more respect and appreciation of the work of Uncle Sam’s navy. They are first-class stories for boys—clean, good, and worthy of a place in the home, private or school library.
“These are the best stories on the United States Navy which have ever been written, They give a clear insight into the workings of this important branch of American government and the characters are true to life as befits a book written by such a man as Commander Beach, who has enjoyed an enviable career ever since he entered the United States Navy.”—New York Times.
These volumes are ail fully illustrated Price, Cloth,
By William Drysdale
The Famous
“Brain and Brawn” Series
No boy should grow up without reading these books
The Young Reporter
A STORY OF PRINTING HOUSE SQUARE. 300 pp.
A genuine boys’ book for genuine boys. Full of life, clean, clear cut and inspiring. It will enlist the interest of every stirring and wide-awake boy.
The Fast Mail
THE STORY OF A TRAIN BOY. 328 pp.
The story of the adventures of a boy who fought his way to success with clean grit and good sense, accomplishing what is within the power of every American boy if he sets about it. It is full of movement, sound in sentiment, and wholesome in character.
The Beach Patrol
A STORY OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. 318pp.
A spirited picture of the labors and dangers to which members of the life-saving service are exposed and which few realize.
The Young Supercargo
A STORY OF THE MERCHANT MARINE, 352 pp.
This book has all of the interest of “Oliver Optic’s” books, with none of their improbabilities.
The Volumes are Fully Illustrated.
W. A. WILDE COMPANY
Boston and Chicago