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 Camping for Boys H.W. Gibson

A Knapsack Full of Outdoor Wisdom

Illustrated, Cloth, $1

The author has put into this book his experience of twenty-two summers of actual camping with boys. The twenty-three chapters are filled with information such take; how to lay out a camp, pitch tent, build a camp fire; what to cook and how to cook it, how to get well if you eat too much of it; directions for long trips, short trips, any trip at all; something to do every hour of the day, from reveille to taps; first aid, games, nature study and that's not half. 294 pages. 100 pictures

At. Home in the Water

Swimming, Diving, Water Sports, Life-Saving. GEORGE H. CORSAN, Swimming Instructor, University of Toronto. Cloth, 75 cents; paper, 50 cents The author has started thousands of men and boys on the way to mastery of the various Strokes-under arm, over arm, crawl, etc. Over one hundred practical illustrations are shown. More value for less money than can be found in any other book of the kind. "The mathods of lllustrating are the best that can be devised, and the pictures convey an extremely dear idea of what is meant. Mr Corsan's book stands with the best, of which there are few, as a most complete work."—CHARLES M. DANIELS, Champion swimmer of the United States, In the Playground.

From Youth Into Manhood.

WINFIELD S. HALL, M. D., Professor of Physiology, Northwestern University Medical School. Cloth, 50 cents, postpaid. The standard book on Sexual Hygiene.

"It is the only book of this order which I should care to recommend. It compactly put the physical facts of male life; adds a very valuable chapter of practical advice on do personal hygiene and lets the boy his own thinking."—PROFESSOR G. WALTER FISKE, Oberlin.

Life Questions of High School Boys

J. W. JENKS. Cloth, 40 cents; paper, 25 cents. The distinguished Cornell Professor has given here brief discussions of Habit, Cheating, Societies, etc., in a way that starts the boy thinking in the right direction.

The boy has the brain and the will, be doesn't need anybody to think for him or to decide for him. He needs to be guided into right ways of thinking and deciding for himself. This book is such a guide. It simply says, Here are two ways—which do you think is right? Very well, do that.

Social Activities for Men and Boys

A.M. CHESLEY, Editor. Illustrated, cloth, $1. A book of nearly 300 plans and programs for cheerful occasions, gathered from all available sources. All the material has been successfully used.

The book tells how to carry on receptions of different sorts; how to play interesting and original games, indoors and outdoors, in the water, as well as on land; how to promote an amateur circus or a dramatic entertainment as well as a summer campaign or outing. Considerable attention is given to the organization of clubs of all kinds, civic, educational and athletic.

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The five books bound in cloth, postpaid $3.00