“There is not a dull page in it.”—­Scotsman. 
“The interest never flags.”—­Academy.

+THE GIANT OF THE NORTH+;

Or, POKINGS ROUND THE POLE.

“Of variety of perilous adventures and peril, ingeniously surmounted, there is no lack.”—­Daily News.

+THE LONELY ISLAND+;

Or, THE REFUGE OF THE MUTINEERS.

“Mr. Ballantyne weaves the romantic episode of the mutiny of the ‘Bounty’ into a most effective narrative.”—­Graphic.

+POST HASTE+.

A TALE OF HER MAJESTY’S MAILS.

“The book should find a place in every boy’s library; it is full of interest.”—­Leeds Mercury.

+IN THE TRACK OF THE TROOPS+.

A TALE OF MODERN WAR.

“Mr. Ballantyne has blended with the incidents of war on the Danube a story of personal adventure spiritedly told.”—­Daily News.

+THE SETTLER AND THE SAVAGE+.

A TALE OF PEACE AND WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.

“A capital story of South African life.  Mr. Ballantyne, through the medium of a thoroughly manly and healthy tale of sport and war, frolic and danger, full of stirring yet not exaggerated scenes, presents a sketch of a very important period of the early history of our colony at the Cape of Good Hope.”—­Times.

With Illustrations.  Crown 8vo. 5s. each.

+UNDER THE WAVES+;

Or, DIVING IN DEEP WATERS.

“Mr. Ballantyne enlarges the already gigantic debt due to him by the young, by his ‘Under the Waves,’ a story meant to illustrate the practice and peril of diving in deep water, which it does in not only an interesting, but often in amusing manner.”—­Times.

+RIVERS OF ICE+.

A TALE ILLUSTRATIVE OF ALPINE ADVENTURE AND GLACIER ACTION.

“A tale brimful of interest and stirring adventure.”—­Glasgow Herald.

+THE PIRATE CITY+.

AN ALGERINE TALE.

“The story is told with Mr. Ballantyne’s usual felicity, and, as it is plentifully sprinkled with horrors, no doubt it will be greatly enjoyed by some boys.”—­Athenaeum.

+BLACK IVORY+.

A TALE OF ADVENTURE AMONG THE SLAVERS OF EAST AFRICA.

“A captivating story.  We heartily recommend it.”—­Record.

“Boys will find the book about as delightful a story of adventure as any of them could possibly desire.”—­Scotsman.

+THE NORSEMEN IN THE WEST+;

Or, AMERICA BEFORE COLUMBUS.

“This thoroughly delightful book is an adaptation of the Saga of Iceland, and also of Mr. Laing’s ’Heimskingla; or Chronicles of the Kings of Norway,’ supplemented by Mr. Ballantyne’s own experience and adventures in the wilderness of America.  These ingredients are put together with the skill and spirit of an accomplished story-teller; and the result is a book that cannot possibly be laid down till the very last word of the last line has been read.”—­Athenaeum.