“Certainly not,” replied Billie. “I am reliably informed that every American, except we three, left the city some hours before it was captured. Isn’t that right, Captain Peak?” And Billie turned to the captain of the rangers.
“Such is the report that was made to me,” declared the captain, “and I have no reason to doubt it!”
“Then that will be all,” laughed the lieutenant; “and I wish you a pleasant journey home. When do you start?”
“Just as soon,” replied Billie, “as we can get old Bray loaded with enough provisions to carry us through.”
And with a hearty handshake all around, the boys started to make preparations for continuing their journey, carrying with them the best wishes of all the Texas Rangers.
A series of excellent stories of adventure on sea and land, selected from the works of popular writers; each volume designed for boys’ reading.
A story of the burning of the British schooner Gaspee in 1772. By William P. Chipman.
A story of the Whale Boat Navy of 1776. By James Otis.
Being the experience of three boys serving under Israel Putnam in 1772. By James Otis.
A boy’s story of the siege of Vicksburg. By James Otis.
A boy’s story of a cruise with the Great Commodore in 1776. By James Otis.
The story of two boys and their adventures in the War of 1812. By James Otis.
A boy’s story of privateering in 1780. By James Otis.
A story of three boys who took command of the schooner “The Laughing Mary,” the first vessel of the American Navy. By James Otis.
The story of a remarkable cruise with the Sloop of War “Providence” and the Frigate “Alfred.” By William P. Chipman.
The story of how the navy boys helped to capture the British Cutter “Margaretta,” in 1775. By William P. Chipman.
The adventures of two Yankee Middies with the first cruise of an American Squadron in 1775. By William P. Chipman.
The adventures of two boys who sailed with the great Admiral in his discovery of America. By Frederick A. Ober.
For sale by all booksellers, or sent postpaid on receipt of price by the publishers
A. L. BURT COMPANY, 114-120 East 23d Street, New York.
These stories are based on important historical events, scenes wherein boys are prominent characters being selected. They are the romance of history, vigorously told, with careful fidelity to picturing the home life, and accurate in every particular.