“Here is a book that will serve a purpose and satisfy a need. Every important phase of sport in school and college is discussed within its covers by men who have achieved eminent success in their line. Methods of training, styles of play, and directions for attaining success are expounded in a clear, forceful, attractive manner.”—_Harvard Monthly._
“The book is made up under the direction of the best qualified editor to be found, Paul Withington, who is one of America’s greatest amateur athletes, and who has the intellectual ability and high character requisite for presenting such a book properly. The emphasis placed upon clean living, fair play and moderation in all things makes this book as desirable educationally as it is in every other way.”—_Outdoor Life._
“That Mr. Withington’s book will be popular we do not doubt. For it contains a series of expert treatises on all important branches of outdoor sports. A very readable, practical, well-illustrated book.”—_Boston Herald._
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“There are no better books for boys than Francis Rolt-Wheeler’s ‘U. S. Service Series.’”—_Chicago Record-Herald._
This story describes the thrilling adventures of members of the U. S. Geological Survey, graphically woven into a stirring narrative that both pleases and instructs. The author enjoys an intimate acquaintance with the chiefs of the various bureaus in Washing, ton, and is able to obtain at first hand the material for his books.
“There is abundant charm and vigor in the narrative which ii sure to please the boy readers and will do much toward stimulating their patriotism by making them alive to the needs of conservation of the vast resources of their country.”—_Chicago News._
The life of a typical boy is followed in all its adventurous detail—the mighty representative of our country’s government, though young in years—a youthful monarch in a vast domain of forest. Replete with information, alive with adventure, and inciting patriotism at every step, this handsome book is one to be instantly appreciated.
“It is a fascinating romance of real life in our country, and will prove a great pleasure and inspiration to the boys who read it.”—_The Continent, Chicago._