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John Smith Gentleman Adventurer

An interesting work on the life and times of this famous soldier of fortune and American colonist, intended primarily for the young, but of such a character as to appeal to all.

“A good, strong, interest compelling narrative, and a valuable addition to a boy’s library.”--_The Sun_, New York.

“Historical fiction that appears to show him [Smith] in a clearer and more truthful light than has ever before been shed.”--_The Courier-Journal_, Louisville.

“The book will be read with great interest by both old and young, for all men love adventures of the Smith type.”--_The Republic_, St. Louis.

“Should mightily interest every boy who loves his country.”--_The Inter-Ocean_, Chicago.

With four full-page illustrations in color by HARRY B. LACHMAN 12 mo. Cloth, $1.50

WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY FRANK McKERNAN

“Who passes for in life and death most lucky, Of the great names which in our faces stare Is Daniel Boone, backwoodsman of Kentucky.”

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