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 SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE SERIES By EDWARD STRATEMEYER VOLUME THREE AT THE FALL OF TORT ARTHUR Or A Young American in the Japanese Navy pages Illustrated by A. B. Shute Price $1.25 * A T the Fall of Port Arthur " is another of Mr. Stratemeyer's spirited Russell, so well known to countless thousands of readers of the famous "Old Glory Series." Larry is on board his old ship, the Columbia, which is carrying a cargo for the Japanese government, and is made a prisoner. A chase ensues, followed by a thrilling sea fight, and the young American escapes to one of the Japanese cruisers. The young sailor joins the Japanese navy, and under Admiral Togo assists at the bombard- ment of Port Arthur. Life in the Japanese navy is described in detail, and also life in Port Arthur during the siege and bombardment, which has few parallels in history. Mr. Stratemeyer is easily foremost among all writers of boys' books dealing with great events as they occur. Observer, New York. " At the Fall of Port Arthur " is very well told. Chronicle, San Francisco. The story is timely, describing life in the Japanese navy in detail. 7imes, Buffalo, New York. Mr. Stratemeyer is one of the few writers for boys whose works may be relied upon for historic accuracy without sacrifice of interest. Journal, New York. Presented with the skill of one of the cleverest juvenile writers of the period. Globe- Democrat, St. Louis. A rattling good story for boys. Republican, Denver, Col.
 * * war stories. It relates, primarily, the adventures of Larry