“‘A Tory Plot’ is the story of two lads who overhear something of the plot originated during the Revolution by Gov.  Tryon to capture or murder Washington.  They communicate their knowledge to Gen. Putnam and are commissioned by him to play the role of detectives in the matter.  They do so, and meet with many adventures and hairbreadth escapes.  The boys are, of course, mythical, but they serve to enable the author to put into very attractive shape much valuable knowledge concerning one phase of the Revolution.”—­Pittsburgh Times.

A Traitor’s Escape.  A Story of the Attempt to Seize Benedict Arnold, By JAMES OTIS. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, price $1.00.

“This is a tale with stirring scenes depicted in each chapter, bringing clearly before the mind the glorious deeds of the early settlers in this country.  In an historical work dealing with this country’s past, no plot can hold the attention closer than this one, which describes the attempt and partial success of Benedict Arnold’s escape to New York, where he remained as the guest of Sir Henry Clinton.  All those who actually figured in the arrest of the traitor, as well as Gen. Washington, are included as characters.”—­Albany Union.

A Cruise with Paul Jones.  A Story of Naval Warfare in 1776.  By JAMES OTIS. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, price $1.00.

“This story takes up that portion of Paul Jones’ adventurous life when he was hovering off the British coast, watching for an opportunity to strike the enemy a blow.  It deals more particularly with his descent upon Whitehaven, the seizure of Lady Selkirk’s plate, and the famous battle with the Drake.  The boy who figures in the tale is one who was taken from a derelict by Paul Jones shortly after this particular cruise was begun.”—­Chicago Inter-Ocean.

Corporal Lige’s Recruit.  A Story of Crown Point and Ticonderoga.  By JAMES OTIS. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, price $1.00.

“In ‘Corporal Lige’s Recruit,’ Mr. Otis tells the amusing story of an old soldier, proud of his record, who had served the king in ’58, and who takes the lad, Isaac Rice, as his ‘personal recruit.’  The lad acquits himself superbly.  Col.  Ethan Allen ’In the name of God and the continental congress,’ infuses much martial spirit into the narrative, which will arouse the keenest interest as it proceeds.  Crown Point.  Ticonderoga, Benedict Arnold and numerous other famous historical names appear in this dramatic tale.”—­Boston Globe.

Morgan, the Jersey Spy.  A Story of the Siege of Yorktown in 1781.  By JAMES OTIS. 12mo, cloth, illustrated, price $1.00.

“The two lads who are utilized by the author to emphasize the details of the work done during that memorable time were real boys who lived on the banks of the York river, and who aided the Jersey spy in his dangerous occupation.  In the guise of fishermen the lads visit Yorktown, are suspected of being spies, and put under arrest.  Morgan risks his life to save them.  The final escape, the thrilling encounter with a squad of red coats, when they are exposed equally to the bullets of friends and foes, told in a masterly fashion, makes of this volume one of the most entertaining books of the year.”—­Inter-Ocean.