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death shot
by George H. Prentiss., "April 10, 1877."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 165, no. 219., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 165, no. 219.
silver bullet, or, The backwoods somnambulist
by Edward Willett., "March 27, 1877."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 165, no. 218., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 165, no. 218.
wood-demon
by George Henry Prentice., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., "March 3, 1877.", Also published as: The wood demon, a tale of the Susquehanna in the olden days.
Kate Sharp, or, The two conscripts
by Edward Willett., At head of title: Vol. XVII, February 17, 1877, No. 215., "February 13, 1877."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 165, no. 215., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 165, no. 215.
On the border, or, The bride of the wilderness
"Festivities in the backwoods of Ohio (?) interrupted by Miami Indians. Date about 1815." -- Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 138, no. 7., by George Henry Prentice., At head of title: Vol. XVII, February 8, 1877, No. 214., Originally published as: Gottlieb Gottsoock; or, The bride of the wilderness., "January 30, 1877."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 165, no. 214., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 165, no. 214.
cotton-thief
"Cotton thieves on the Red and Mississippi Rivers. River life in Louisiana." -- Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 211., by Edward Willett., At head of title: Vol. XVII, December 23, 1876, No. 211., "December 19, 1876"--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 211., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 211.
deer-hunters, or, Life and love in the Ottawa country
by John J. Marshall., "December 9, 1876.", Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 210.
swamp scout, or, Marion's brigade
"A story of the South Carolina swamps and Marion's men during the Revolution. Santee River Valley is the chief locale." -- Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 89, no. 143., by Edward Willett., At head of title: Vol. XVII, November 25, 1876, No. 209., "November 21, 1876"--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 209., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 209.
loyal specter, or, The true hearts of Atlanta
by Edward Willett., "September 30, 1876.", Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 205.
True blue, or, The writing in cipher
by Edward Willett., "September 2, 1876.", Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 203.
scout's vow
by James L. Bowen., "August 15, 1876."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 202., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 202.
Old Guess Markham, or, The cavalry scout
by J. Thomas Warren., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., "June 24, 1876."
Old tiger, the patriot, or, The heroine of the Mohawk
"Story based on the attempt of Sir William Johnson to wean the Oneidas and Onondagas away from the colonists." -- Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 133, no. 73:29, by Newton M. Curtis., "January 18, 1876."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 187., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 187.
trapper's daughter, or, The outlaw's fate
by Gustave Aimard., "January 4, 1876."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 186., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., "See note under Starr's American Novels, no. 23."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 186., "Starr's American Novels, no. 23 and Pocket Novels, no. 218 contain a curious rewrite of American Tales, nos. 46 and 48, with practically all of the names of persons and most of the incidents greatly changed. The first five chapters are mostly changed from American Tales, no. 46, while Chapters 6 to 19 follow Chapters 21 to 36 of American Tales, no. 48."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 157, no. 23., "Originally written in French, with the redundant and highly "flowery" language peculiar to that idiom--much of the grand excellence of the book is lost to American readers, who love directness of speech and precision in narrative. This minor blemish--if such it may be termed--has stood in the way of the wide circulation of the volumes which, in Europe, have run like wildfire over the great field of literature. A comparatively slight revision adapts these noted works to the American taste. This revision having been confided by us to most competent hands, American readers will now be able to enjoy what, hitherto, has been denied them, Gustave Aimard Americanized!", Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 164, no. 186.
Redpath, the avenger, or, The fair huntress of the south-west
by Dr. J. H. Robinson., "October 26, 1875."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 181., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 181.
War-Axe, or, The trapper's revenge
[translated] by Francis Johnson., "October 12, 1875."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 180., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., "Sequence of series, American Tales, nos. 86, 80, 81, 82, 83."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 133, no. 80:36., "Beadle knowingly or unknowingly gave in the by-lines of several novels the name of the translator instead of the author. All of the stories listed under the name Francis Johnson are translations from the German."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 3, page 28., "Since the authorship ... is uncertain and may be either Gerstacker or Grabowski, for convenience they are temporarily listed with the novels of the former."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 3, page 25., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 180.
giant trailer, or, The lost scalp
[translated] by Francis Johnson., "August 31, 1875."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 177., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., "Sequence of series: American Tales, no. 86; Starr's American Novels, nos. 177, 178, 179, 180."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 177., "Beadle knowingly or unknowingly gave in the by-lines of several novels the name of the translator instead of the author. All of the stories listed under the name Francis Johnson are translations from the German."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 3, page 28., "Since the authorship ... is uncertain and may be either Gerstacker or Grabowski, for convenience they are temporarily listed with the novels of the former."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 3, page 25., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 177.
Long-Armed Sampson, or, The scout of the silver pond
"Green Mountain region during the days of '76. Green Mountain Boys under Stark rout the British. A tale of Tories and the 'Liberty Boys.'" -- Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 133, no. 78:34., by Newton M. Curtis., "August 3, 1875."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 175., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 175.
Saul Sabberday, the idiot spy, or, Luliona, the Seminole
"New London during the dark days of '76. Washington, Sir Henry Clinton, General Putnam, Benedict Arnold, and Anthony Wayne are all present." -- Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 131, no. 54:10., by Ned Buntline., "June 8, 1875."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 162, no. 171., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 171.
young ranger, or, The frontier scouts
"The Black Hawk War of 1831-32, and the attack on the Indians' stronghold near Rock Island, Illinois. A white girl, reared by a scout, is claimed by her so-called father who attempts to sell her to the Indians. She is finally rescued by the scout's brother, who turns out to be her true father." -- Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 130, no. 18., by James L. Bowen., "December 22, 1874."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 159., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 159.
Waving plume, or, The free trappers' pass
by William R. Eyster, M. A., "November 10, 1874."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 156., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 156.
Mike, the guide, or, Lost upon the plains
"A tale of a wagon train in Texas, from Austin to the outlying settlements." -- Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 130, no. 42., by James L. Bowen., "October 27, 1874."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 155., Illustrated paper wrappers in color., Printed in double columns., Publisher information from cover., NIU Copy: "New York: The American News Co., Publishers' Agent, no. 121 Nassau Street"--Cover., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 163, no. 155.
slaver captain, or, Scuttled at sea
by Roger Starbuck., "September 29, 1874."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 162, no. 153., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 162, no. 153.
Scouting Dave, or, The Winnebago renegade
by James L. Bowen., "September 1, 1874."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 162, no. 151., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., NIU Copy: "New York: The American News Co., Publishers' Agent, No. 121 Nassau Street"--Cover., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 162, no. 151.
Stung serpent, the last chief of the Natchez
by Capt. Hamilton Holmes., "August 18, 1874."--Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 162, no. 150., Illustrated paper wrappers in colors., Printed in double columns., Johannsen, A. House of Beadle and Adams and its dime and nickel novels, volume 1, page 162, no. 150.