"Homeward bound!" cried Sam, enthusiastically.
"And with the treasure safe on board!" added Tom. "It seems almost too
good to be true."
"And the enemy left behind," put in Dick. "I hope they go back and hunt
for the stuff," he went on, with a grin.
His wish was fulfilled, as they learned a long time later, through one
of the sailors composing the crew of the _Josephine_. The tramp
steamer tried all of the next day to locate the steam yacht and then
Sid Merrick ordered the craft back to Treasure Isle. Here, Merrick, Tad
Sobber, Carey, Bossermann and several others worked for nearly a week
trying to unearth the treasure, but, of course, without success. Then
they had a quarrel with the Spaniard, Doranez, who would not keep
sober. They accused the man of taking them to the wrong place, and in
the fight that followed three men were seriously wounded. Then all went
aboard the steamer and set sail for Cuba. The very next day the
_Josephine_ was caught in a hurricane, one of the worst experienced
in the West Indies for many years. It drove the tramp steamer on the
rocks, and before she could be gotten off several big holes were
pounded into her and she went down. The sailor who told the story said
he got away with four other sailors in a rowboat, and after a fearful
experience lasting two days was picked up by a steamer bound for
Havana. He did not know what had become of the others on board and was
of the opinion that the most of them, if not all, had been drowned.
Fortunately for those on the steam yacht, the _Rainbow_ weathered
the hurricane well. The craft did a lot of plunging and pitching, and
the ladies and girls had to keep below, but that was all. After the
hurricane the weather became unusually fine, and the trip back to
Philadelphia proved a pleasant one. Arriving at the Quaker City, Mr.
Rover had the treasure deposited in a strong box of a local Trust
Company, and later it was divided according to the terms of Mr.
Stanhope's will. This put a goodly sum in the bank for Dora and her
mother, and also large amounts to the credit of Mrs. Laning and Nellie
and Grace. The entire expenses of the trip were paid out of the
treasure, and Captain Barforth and his men were not forgotten for their
services. Mrs. Stanhope wanted to reward the boys, but not one would
listen to this.
"Well, you are very kind," she said, to all of them. "If at any time
you are in trouble, come to me. I shall not forget you." She, however,
insisted upon presenting Dick with a new watch and chain and diamond
pin to replace those stolen from him by Cuffer and Shelley.
"Well, that winds up the treasure hunt," observed Tom, as the whole
party were on their way home. "Now for the next move on the programme."
"The next move is to go to school once more," said Dick. And he was
right, as we shall learn in the next volume of this series, to be
entitled, "The Rover Boys at College; Or, The Right Road and the
Wrong." In that volume we shall meet many of our old friends once more,
and learn the details of a plot against fun-loving Tom which had a most
unlooked-for ending. We shall also meet Dora and her cousins again, and
see how they acted when their boy friends were in deep trouble.
The home coming for the Rover boys was full of pleasure. Uncle Randolph
and Aunt Martha were at the depot to meet them, and the aunt gave each
the warmest kind of a hug and kiss, while the uncle shook hands over
and over again. Nor were Anderson Rover and Aleck forgotten.
"Back again, and glad of it," said Tom, as he flung his cap into the
air. "The West Indies are all right, but give me Valley Brook farm
every time."
"So say we all of us," sung out Dick and Sam, and here we will once
again bid our friends good-bye.
THE END.
THE TOM SWIFT SERIES
By VICTOR APPLETON
Author of "The Don Sturdy Series."
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Tom Swift, known to millions of boys of this generation, is a bright
ingenious youth whose inventions, discoveries and thrilling adventures
are described in these spirited tales that tell of the wonderful
advances in modern science.
TOM SWIFT AND HIS MOTOR CYCLE
TOM SWIFT AND HIS MOTOR BOAT
TOM SWIFT AND HIS AIRSHIP
TOM SWIFT AND HIS SUBMARINE BOAT
TOM SWIFT AND HIS WIRELESS MESSAGE
TOM SWIFT AND HIS ELECTRIC RUNABOUT
TOM SWIFT AMONG THE DIAMOND MAKERS
TOM SWIFT IN THE CAVES OF ICE
TOM SWIFT AND HIS SKY RACER
TOM SWIFT AND HIS ELECTRIC RIFLE
TOM SWIFT IN THE CITY OF GOLD
TOM SWIFT AND HIS AIR GLIDER
TOM SWIFT IN CAPTIVITY
TOM SWIFT AND HIS WIZARD CAMERA
TOM SWIFT AND HIS GREAT SEARCHLIGHT
TOM SWIFT AND HIS GIANT CANNON
TOM SWIFT AND HIS PHOTO TELEPHONE
TOM SWIFT AND HIS AERIAL WARSHIP
TOM SWIFT AND HIS BIG TUNNEL
TOM SWIFT IN THE LAND OF WONDERS
TOM SWIFT AND HIS WAR TANK
TOM SWIFT AND HIS AIR SCOUT
TOM SWIFT AND HIS UNDERSEA SEARCH
TOM SWIFT AMONG THE FIRE FIGHTERS
TOM SWIFT AND HIS ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE
TOM SWIFT AND HIS FLYING BOAT
TOM SWIFT AND HIS GREAT OIL GUSHER
TOM SWIFT AND HIS CHEST OF SECRETS
TOM SWIFT AND HIS AIRLINE EXPRESS
TOM SWIFT CIRCLING THE GLOBE
TOM SWIFT AND HIS TALKING PICTURES
TOM SWIFT AND HIS HOUSE ON WHEELS
TOM SWIFT AND HIS BIG DIRIGIBLE
TOM SWIFT AND HIS SKY TRAIN
TOM SWIFT AND HIS GIANT MAGNET
TOM SWIFT AND HIS TELEVISION DETECTOR
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GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK
THE DON STURDY SERIES
By VICTOR APPLETON
Author of "The Tom Swift Series"
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Every red-blooded boy will enjoy the thrilling adventures of Don
Sturdy. In company with his uncles, one a big game hunter, the other a
noted scientist, he travels far and wide--into the jungles of South
America, across the Sahara, deep into the African jungle, up where the
Alaskan volcanoes spout, down among the head hunters of Borneo and many
other places where there is danger and excitement. Every boy who has
known Tom Swift will at once become the boon companion of daring Don
Sturdy.
DON STURDY ON THE DESERT OF MYSTERY
DON STURDY WITH THE BIG SNAKE HUNTERS
DON STURDY IN THE TOMBS OF GOLD
DON STURDY ACROSS THE NORTH POLE
DON STURDY IN THE LAND OF VOLCANOES
DON STURDY IN THE PORT OF LOST SHIPS
DON STURDY AMONG THE GORILLAS
DON STURDY CAPTURED BY HEAD HUNTERS
DON STURDY IN LION LAND
DON STURDY IN THE LAND OF GIANTS
DON STURDY ON THE OCEAN BOTTOM
DON STURDY IN THE TEMPLES OF FEAR
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GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK
WESTERN STORIES FOR BOYS
By JAMES CODY FERRIS
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Each Volume Complete in Itself.
* * * * *
Thrilling tales of the great west, told primarily for boys but which
will be read by all who love mystery, rapid action, and adventures in
the great open spaces.
The Manly boys, Roy and Teddy, are the sons of an old ranchman, the
owner of many thousands of heads of cattle. The lads know how to ride,
how to shoot, and how to take care of themselves under any and all
circumstances.
The cowboys of the X Bar X Ranch are real cowboys, on the job when
required, but full of fun and daring--a bunch any reader will be
delighted to know.
THE X BAR X BOYS ON THE RANCH
THE X BAR X BOYS IN THUNDER CANYON
THE X BAR X BOYS ON WHIRLPOOL RIVER
THE X BAR X BOYS ON BIG BISON TRAIL
THE X BAR X BOYS AT THE ROUND-UP
THE X BAR X BOYS AT NUGGET CAMP
THE X BAR X BOYS AT RUSTLER'S GAP
THE X BAR X BOYS AT GRIZZLY PASS
THE X BAR X BOYS LOST IN THE ROCKIES
THE X BAR X BOYS RIDING FOR LIFE
THE X BAR X BOYS IN SMOKY VALLEY
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GROSSET & DUNLAP, _Publishers_, NEW YORK
THE HARDY BOYS SERIES
By FRANKLIN W. DIXON
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Illustrated. Every Volume Complete in Itself
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The Hardy Boys are sons of a celebrated American detective, and during
vacations and their off time from school they help their father by
hunting down clues themselves.
THE TOWER TREASURE--A dying criminal confessed that his loot had been
secreted "in the tower." It remained for the Hardy Boys to clear up the
mystery.
THE HOUSE ON THE CLIFF--Mr. Hardy started to investigate--and
disappeared! An odd tale, with plenty of excitement.
THE SECRET OF THE OLD MILL--Counterfeit money was in circulation, and
the limit was reached when Mrs. Hardy took some from a stranger. A tale
full of thrills.
THE MISSING CHUMS--Two of the Hardy Boys' chums disappear and are
almost rescued by their friends when all are captured. A thrilling
story of adventure.
HUNTING FOR HIDDEN GOLD--In tracing some stolen gold the trail leads
the boys to an abandoned mine, and there things start to happen.
THE SHORE ROAD MYSTERY--Automobiles were disappearing most mysteriously
from the Shore Road. It remained for the Hardy Boys to solve the
mystery.
THE SECRET OF THE CAVES--When the boys reached the caves they came
unexpectedly upon a queer old hermit.
THE MYSTERY OF CABIN ISLAND--A story of queer adventures on a rockbound
island.
THE GREAT AIRPORT MYSTERY--The Hardy Boys solve the mystery of the
disappearance of some valuable mail.
WHAT HAPPENED AT MIDNIGHT--The boys follow a trail that ends in a
strange and exciting situation.
WHILE THE CLOCK TICKED--The Hardy Boys aid in vindicating a man who has
been wrongly accused of a crime.
FOOTPRINTS UNDER THE WINDOW--The Smuggling of Chinese into this country
is the basis of this story in which the boys find thrills and
excitement aplenty.
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GROSSET & DUNLAP, Publishers, NEW YORK
TED SCOTT FLYING STORIES
By FRANKLIN W. DIXON
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Illustrated. Each Volume Complete in Itself.
* * * * *
No subject has so thoroughly caught the imagination of young America as
aviation. This series has been inspired by recent daring feats of the
air, and is dedicated to Lindbergh, Byrd, Chamberlin and other heroes
of the skies.
OVER THE OCEAN TO PARIS;
_or, Ted Scott's Daring Long Distance Flight._
RESCUED IN THE CLOUDS;
_or, Ted Scott, Hero of the Air._
OVER THE ROCKIES WITH THE AIR MAIL;
_or, Ted Scott Lost in the Wilderness._
FIRST STOP HONOLULU;
_or, Ted Scott Over the Pacific._
THE SEARCH FOR THE LOST FLYERS;
_or, Ted Scott Over the West Indies._
SOUTH OF THE RIO GRANDE;
_or, Ted Scott On a Secret Mission._
ACROSS THE PACIFIC;
_or, Ted Scott's Hop to Australia._
THE LONE EAGLE OF THE BORDER;
_or, Ted Scott and the Diamond Smugglers._
FLYING AGAINST TIME;
_or, Breaking the Ocean to Ocean Record._
OVER THE JUNGLE TRAILS;
_or, Ted Scott and the Missing Explorers._
LOST AT THE SOUTH POLE;
_or, Ted Scott in Blizzard Land._
THROUGH THE AIR TO ALASKA;
or, Ted Scott's Search in Nugget Valley.
FLYING TO THE RESCUE;
_or, Ted Scott and the Big Dirigible._
DANGER TRAILS OF THE SKY;
_or, Ted Scott's Great Mountain Climb._
FOLLOWING THE SUN SHADOW;
_or, Ted Scott and the Great Eclipse._
BATTLING THE WIND;
_or, Ted Scott Flying Around Cape Horn._
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GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK
HAL KEEN MYSTERY STORIES
By HUGH LLOYD
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Boys! Meet Hal Keen, that lanky, nonchalant, redheaded youth whose
guiding star is the star that points to adventure, excitement and
mystery. Follow him in his hunts for clues and criminals. There are
plenty of thrills and shivers in these stories to keep you on your
toes.
THE SMUGGLER'S SECRET
Hal Keen sets out to get to the bottom of a mystery that threatens the
safety of a whole community.
THE MYSTERIOUS ARAB
Mystery, excitement, murder in a scientist's camp in the jungles of
Africa, where hate, revenge, and suspicion lead to tragedy.
THE HERMIT OF GORDON'S CREEK
The disappearance of two airmail pilots leads to a mystery that centers
about an abandoned mine and a strange old man.
KIDNAPPED IN THE JUNGLE
A hint of buried treasure in the ruins of an old French mission leads
Hal deep into the Central American jungle.
THE COPPERHEAD TRAIL MYSTERY
Baffling and blood-curdling events center about the ranch where Hal
Keen and his friends had gone in search of gold.
THE LONESOME SWAMP MYSTERY
The lonely and mysterious swamp gave up its secret only after a series
of terrifying events taxed Hal's courage and ability.
THE CLUE AT SKELETON ROCKS
In this new thriller Hal Keen finds mystery and adventure in and about
a lonely lighthouse on Skeleton Rocks, off the Maine coast.
THE DOOM OF STARK HOUSE
Mystery and terror in an old house in the wilderness above Quebec where
Hal Keen is the guest of a strange family.
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GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK
THE AVIATION SERIES
By JOHN PRENTICE LANGLEY
Here is an intensely exciting series on a topic of world-wide
interest--Aviation. Every day one hears of new stunts accomplished by
pilots. With the passing of each year new records in altitude and long
distance are made. In these stories Amos Green and his chum, Danny
Cooper, accomplish all the thrilling deeds of the air that have been
done before only by hardened veterans. Moreover, backed by the
mysterious "Mr. Carstairs" they succeed in doing stunts new to the
history of aviation. You'll find them vastly exciting.
TRAIL BLAZERS OF THE SKIES
SPANNING THE PACIFIC
MASTERS THE AIR-LANES
THE PATHFINDER'S GREAT FLIGHT
AIR VOYAGERS OF THE ARCTIC
DESERT HAWKS ON THE WING
CHASING THE SETTING SUN
BRIDGING THE SEVEN SEAS
THE STAIRCASE OF THE WIND
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GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK
BOOKS BY LEO EDWARDS
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Illustrated. Every Volume Complete in Itself.
* * * * *
Hundreds of thousands of boys have laughed until their sides ached over
the weird and wonderful adventures of Jerry Todd, Poppy Ott, Trigger
Berg and their friends. Mr. Edwards' boy characters are all real. They
do the things other boys like. Pirates! Mystery! Detectives! Adventure!
Ghosts! Buried Treasure! Achievement! Stories of boys making things,
doing things, going places--always on the jump and always having fun.
His stories are for boys and girls of all ages.
THE JERRY TODD BOOKS
JERRY TODD AND THE WHISPERING MUMMY
JERRY TODD AND THE ROSE COLORED CAT
JERRY TODD AND THE OAK ISLAND TREASURE
JERRY TODD AND THE WALTZING HEN
JERRY TODD AND THE TALKING FROG
JERRY TODD AND THE PURRING EGG
JERRY TODD IN THE WHISPERING CAVE
JERRY TODD, PIRATE
JERRY TODD AND THE BOB-TAILED ELEPHANT
JERRY TODD, EDITOR-IN-GRIEF
JERRY TODD, CAVEMAN
THE POPPY OTT BOOKS
POPPY OTT AND THE STUTTERING PARROT
POPPY OTT AND THE SEVEN LEAGUE STILTS
POPPY OTT AND THE GALLOPING SNAIL
POPPY OTT'S PEDIGREED PICKLES
POPPY OTT AND THE FRECKLED GOLDFISH
POPPY OTT AND THE TITTERING TOTEM
POPPY OTT AND THE PRANCING PANCAKE
POPPY OTT HITS THE TRAIL
THE TRIGGER BERG BOOKS
TRIGGER BERG AND THE TREASURE TREE
TRIGGER BERG AND 700 MOUSETRAPS
TRIGGER BERG AND THE SACRED PIG
THE TUFFY BEAN BOOKS
TUFFY BEAN'S PUPPY DAYS
TUFFY BEAN'S ONE RING CIRCUS
TUFFY BEAN AT FUNNY-BONE FARM
TUFFY BEAN AND THE LOST FORTUNE
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GROSSET & DUNLAP, PUBLISHERS, NEW YORK
GARRY GRAYSON FOOTBALL STORIES
By ELMER A. DAWSON
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Illustrated. Each Volume Complete in Itself.
* * * * *
Garry Grayson is a football fan, first, last, and all the time. But
more than that, he is a wideawake American boy with a "gang" of chums
almost as wideawake as himself.
How Garry organized the first football eleven his grammar school had,
how he later played on the High School team, and what he did on the
Prep School gridiron and elsewhere, is told in a manner to please all
readers and especially those interested in watching a rapid forward
pass, a plucky tackle, or a hot run for a touchdown.
Good, clean football at its best--and in addition, rattling stories of
mystery and schoolboy rivalries.
GARRY GRAYSON'S HILL STREET ELEVEN;
or, The Football Boys of Lenox.
GARRY GRAYSON AT LENOX HIGH;
or, The Champions of the Football League.
GARRY GRAYSON'S FOOTBALL RIVALS;
or, The Secret of the Stolen Signals.
GARRY GRAYSON SHOWING HIS SPEED;
or, A Daring Run on the Gridiron.
GARRY GRAYSON AT STANLEY PREP;
or, The Football Rivals of Riverview.
GARRY GRAYSON'S WINNING KICK;
or, Battling for Honor.
GARRY GRAYSON HITTING THE LINE;
or, Stanley Prep on a New Gridiron.
GARRY GRAYSON'S WINNING TOUCHDOWN;
or, Putting Passmore Tech on the Map.
GARRY GRAYSON'S DOUBLE SIGNALS;
or, Vanquishing the Football Plotters.
GARRY GRAYSON'S FORWARD PASS;
or, Winning in the Final Quarter.
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