The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16
Stories for the Boys and Girls

culated to do harm rather than good.
The author has knowledge Of me-
ehanies, but has allowed his magma
tion to run away with him and his
heroes accomplish wonders yet un-
dreamed Of. The books are fully illus
trated (Hurst & Co.. New York, so
cents.)
Ralph ID. Paine's name on title
page means entertainment of the best
sort for the young and many grown
up enjoys these vigorous stories. His
newest hook, "a Cadet of the Black
Star Line" tells of the adventures Of
an apprentice boy, both on board ship
and ashore. Not dull line mars the
pleasure of reading this tale. There
are all sorts of experiences with five
room gawl, sent in search of missing
boat. Fog and ice add to the terrors
and dangers of the expedition and the
cadet comes out with flying colors
George varian contributes some ex-
eellent Illustrations, (Charies Scrib-
ner's Sons, New York;
Stories of Indian fights and fighting
will continue to interest boys to the
end of time, but none is any better
than these told 'hy Joseph A, Altsheler.
His newest one is entitled "The Rifle
men of the ohie,F and while it is
complete stary in itself, Ii continues
the fortunes of Henry Ware, Paul
Gotter and their friends, who were the
central characters in sThe Young.
Trailers,p "The Forest Runners and
1.-The Free Rangers" Daniel Boone
saves Henfy's life in a miraculous
manner in this book and after many
exciting adventures Henry wins the
friendship of the great Indian chief
TWmendlaaas. Cd, Appleton Co.,
New York;
latest story, winning His "" is
Yardley Hall, the school we know so
well from previous books by this pop
ular author. Several of the boys are
eur old friends, too, among them Dan
Vinton. his friend Gerald Pennimore.
and many others of those splendid
young athletes, This new story is
quite complete. but will be doubly in
terestsng TO readers of Forward Pass"
and Double Play Hockey on skates
Is an exciting game as described by Mr.
Barbour and one denied our boys on
the Pacific coast but they will enjoy
reading about 1t anyway Cd. Apple
ton & Co., New York. t1.5o)
Christina Catrevas '0s OF Mount Holy
oke college has written a story of
girls college life which will appeal to
all girls no matter which alma mater
claims their allegiance. This book
tells the tale of Helen Thompson from
F1atbush. 'Trhat Freshman" and his
experiences may he taken as typical
of the average girls first year at COLI
lege. The author tells US that many
of the incidents ARE founded on fact.
but all woven ,inte pleasing fetions
Many of the customs described have
died out. the ''manly" cheering. etc.
and the tone generally. Is Improving.
The book Is well written and interest >
ing throughout ID. Appleton & Co..
New York, s1.5o)
Fisher Ames Jr. has written a fas-
cinating book for young. or old read
ers. Il is called BY Reef and Trail
and recounts the adventures OF Bob
Leach, a brave young boy, the hero of
many expeditions. both hunting and
fishing, on the Florida coast. The au-
thor tells US that his young hero is a
real character, who piloted him on an
alligator hunt and also showed him
how the pelicans rear their young and
where the giant .loggerheads come
ashore to lay their eggs. The book is
well printed and bound and contain
20 excellent Illustrations by Charles
Livingston Baer. Charles Scribner 3
Sons, New York;