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Starting his own business, or, The boy who caught on
by a Self-made man., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., "April 10, 1925.", "Stories of boys who make money.", Printed in double columns., Self-made man is a pseud. for James Perkins Tracy. Also wrote under the name Beverly Kennon. Cf. Dime novel companion., Includes chapters XIII-XIV of: Gus and the guide, or, Three weeks lost in the Rockies / by Gaston Garne.
Striking his gait, or, The perils of a boy engineer
by a Self-made man., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., "July 3, 1925.", "Stories of boys who make money.", Printed in double columns., Self-made man is a pseud. for James Perkins Tracy. Also wrote under the name Beverly Kennon. Cf. Dime novel companion., Includes chapters III-IV of: Buckskin Bill, the cowboy prince, or, The rough riders of the ranch / by Gaston Garne.
Striking it rich, or, From office boy to merchant prince
by a Self-made man., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., "April 9, 1926.", "Stories of boys who make money.", Printed in double columns., Self-made man is a pseud. for James Perkins Tracy. Also wrote under the name Beverly Kennon. Cf. Dime novel companion., Includes chapters XV-XVII of: True grit, or, An engineer at eighteen / by Gaston Garne., Includes a short story entitled: Denounced on his wedding eve.
Swipes in Boston
by "Frank," author of "Smart Aleck," etc., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover., "May 7, 1891"--Cover., Printed in double columns., Pagination is inclusive of cover., Publisher's advertisements on back cover., "Frank" was a pseudonym used by Edward W. Stratemeyer and Frederick A. Stearns.
Terry the terror, or, The black eagle of the mountains
by John F. Cowan., Caption title., "June 25, 1891"--Cover., Printed in double columns., Pagination is inclusive of cover., Publisher's advertisements on back cover.
The battle of the giants
Title from caption., Illustrated paper cover in color.
The black flag of piracy, or, Nick Carter's daring venture
edited by Chickering Carter., Caption title., Probably written by Frederic Van Rensselaer Day., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "July 7, 1906"--Cover.
Black rider
Title from cover., Publisher information from advertisement inside front cover., Illustrated paper cover in color.
The blue mask, or, Fighting against the Czar
by Allan Arnold., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "July 6, 1921"--Cover., "Complete stories of adventure"--Cover., "The rattle of the helmet on the polished marble floor caused him to turn quickly. He took in the whole incident in a moment. "help! Help!" he cried in a loud voice, at the same time drawing a revolver."--Cover., Includes story, page 22: The young mail carrier, or, The dangers of the postal road / by William Wade., Includes short story, pages 24-25: A narrow escape / by Kit Clyde.
The Board of Trade boys, or, The young grain speculators of Chicago
by a retired broker., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "October 25, 1922"--Cover., "The Board of Trade Boys lost no time in following their example. Assisting the girls over the low railing they passed through the little door, and found themselves under the stage. It was entirely dark, but a few steps led them into the greenroom."--Cover illustrated caption., Includes short story, pages 24-25: Wild ranch life in New South Wales / by Alexander Armstrong., Previously printed as: Pluck and luck : no. 472.
The boy copper miner, or, Ted Brown's rise to riches
by a Self-made man., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., "March 26, 1926.", "Stories of boys who make money.", Printed in double columns., Self-made man is a pseud. for James Perkins Tracy. Also wrote under the name Beverly Kennon. Cf. Dime novel companion., Includes chapters XII-XIII of: True grit, or, An engineer at eighteen / by Gaston Garne., Includes short story: The passenger's dog.
The boy explorers, or, Abandoned in the land of ice
by Captain Thos. H. Wilson., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "October 3, 1923"--Cover., "Stories of adventure"--Cover., "The brave fellow dashed forward, his ax uplifted and a fearless look in his eye. Dick followed, and the two boys quickly attacked the huge brute, one on each side. Harry smote him on the head, and for an instant the animal was stunned."--Cover illustrated caption., Includes story, page 22: Breaking the record, or, Around the world in thirty-three days / by William Wade., Previously printed as: Pluck and luck ; no. 521.
The boy gold hunters, or, After a pirate's treasure
by a Self-made man., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., "July 17, 1925.", "Stories of boys who make money.", Printed in double columns., Self-made man is a pseud. for James Perkins Tracy. Also wrote under the name Beverly Kennon. Cf. Dime novel companion., Includes chapters V-VI of: Buckskin Bill, the cowboy prince, or, The rough riders of the ranch / by Gaston Garne.
The boy magnate, or, Making baseball pay
by a Self-made man., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., "February 27, 1925.", "Stories of boys who make money.", Printed in double columns., Self-made man is a pseud. for James Perkins Tracy. Also wrote under the name Beverly Kennon. Cf. Dime novel companion., Includes chapters V-VI of: Gus and the guide, or, Three weeks lost in the Rockies / by Gaston Garne.
The boy maroons, or, Cast away for two years
by Richard R. Montgomery., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "February 21, 1923"--Cover., "Stories of adventure"--Cover., "The boys heard a noise, snarling growl, and saw a long, striped body shoot out of the jungle like a meteor. It had scattered the warriors and seemed to have singled out the chief, for it sprang upon him."--Cover illustrated caption., Includes story, page 22: The vanishing of Val Vane, or, The troubles of a boy millionaire / by William Wade., Includes short story, pages 24-25: Red Eagle's pledge / by W. D Stevens [probably a misprint that should read D. W. Stevens].
The boy messenger of Russia, or, The Czar's secret despatch bearer / by Allan Arnold
Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "March 12, 1924"--Cover., "Stories of adventure"--Cover., "Nicholas had observed the crosson the young nobleman's breast, and he said more deferentially, as he presented the warrant: "here is the docuent, respected sir. You will find it all in legal form, I assure you."--Cover illustrated caption., Includes story, page 22: Breaking the record, or, Around the world in thirty-three days / by William Wade., Previously printed as: Pluck and luck ; no. 544.
The boy mutineers, or, Slavery or death
by Captain Thos. H. Wilson., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "July 11, 1923"--Cover., "Stories of adventure"--Cover., "Every man, including Captain Lawrence himself, was seized from behind, and hurled to the deck with such violence as to almost take their breath. Before they could comprehend what had happened, they were again prisoners and the boy mutineers masters of the ship."--Cover illustrated caption., Includes story, page 22: The vanishing of Val Vane, or, The troubles of a boy millionaire / by William Wade., Previously printed as: Pluck and luck ; no. 509.
The boy pilot of Lake Michigan
by Capt. Thos. H. Wilson., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "July 19, 1922"--Cover., "Complete stories of adventure"--Cover., "Leon saw a rakish schooner flit by. He gasped and held his breath. There came a shock and a long-continued grind as the bow of the Sprite scraped more than half the length of the schooner, which then darted out of sight."--Cover illustrated caption., Includes story, page 22: Chased to China, or, How Dan saved his good name / by William Wade., Includes short story, pages 24-25: The bank watchman's story / by Kit Clyde., Previously printed as: Pluck and luck ; no. 458.
The boy privateer captain, or, Lost on a nameless sea
by Capt. Thos. H. Wilson., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "March 26, 1924"--Cover., "Stories of adventure"--Cover., "Leon suddenly dashed forward, one arm about the boy, carrying him on, and the giant's sword was sent flying from his hand, and in another instant Leon's sword passed through his hip. The Englishman fell to the deck heavily."--Cover illustrated caption., Includes story, page 22: Breaking the record, or, Around the world in thirty-three days / by William Wade., Previously printed as: Pluck and luck ; no. 546.
The boy sultan, or, Searching for a lost diamond mine
by Allan Arnold., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "October 26, 1921"--Cover., "Complete stories of adventure"--Cover., "In an instant the hideous creature sprang forward, seized the rifle, gave it a wrench which nearly broke the stock in halves, and then brandishing it in one hand, raised it above his head, as if to strike."--Cover., Includes story, page 22: The young mail carrier, or, The dangers of the postal road / by William Wade., Includes short story, pages 24-25: A queer case of madness / by Paul Braddon., [4] pages of advertisements.
The boy with the steel mask, or, A face that was never seen
by Allan Arnold., Caption title., Printed in double columns., Illustrated paper cover in colors., "October 20, 1920"--Cover., "Complete stories of adventure"--Cover., "Without apparent effort, he then lifted the woodman from the ground, raised him above his head for a moment, and then dashed him to the earth, crying: "Ungrateful dog, how dare you molest one who sought to befriend you?"--Cover., Includes short story (page 22): Charlie Chapman's courage, or, The boy who took care of his mother / by William Wade., Includes short story (page 24): My adventure with the pirates / by Col. Ralph Fenton.
The boyhood days of "Pawnee Bill", or, From the schoolroom to the frontier
by an Old Scout., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "May 28, 1924"--Cover., "Stories of adventure"--Cover., "The rope about the neck of the unfortunate youth was cut, and standing between Dollie and Gordon, he gazed with wondering, frightened eyes upon the crowd of rough, angry men, held at bay by the revolvers in the hands of the brave boy and girl."--Cover illustrated caption., Includes story, page 22: Breaking the record, or, Around the world in thirty-three days / by William Wade.
The brand of Siberia, or, The boy tracker of the Steppes
by Allan Arnold., Cover title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "The Emperor took up the pen and seemed about to affix his name to the papers before him. At that instant the doors upon two sides of the apartment were suddenly flung open and a crowd of armed men poured into the room."--Cover illustrated caption., "September 17, 1919"--Cover., "Complete stories of adventure"--Cover., Includes short story (page 24): Lucky Joe Brown, or, The smartest boy in New York / by J. P. Richards., Includes short story (page 25): After black diamonds, or, The boys of coal shaft no. 3 / by William Wade.
The branded arrow
Title from caption., Illustrated paper cover in color.
The broken bottle, or, A jolly good fellow
by Jno. B. Dowd., Caption title., Illustrated paper cover in colors., Printed in double columns., "October 24, 1917"--Title page., "Stories of adventure"--Title page., "Judge Morton had seized him by the collar and shook him, and George, maddened by the wine he had drank, snatched the bottle up and dealt his fater a stunning blow on the head, breaking the bottle and felling the Judge to the floor."--Cover., Includes short story (page 23): Out for money, or, A poor boy's chance in a big city / by J. P. Richards., Includes short story (page 26): Hustling Joe Brown, or, The boy who kept the town alive / by William Wade., Previously printed as: Pluck and luck ; no. 211.