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THE "NO NAME" (SECOND) SERIES.

SALVAGE.

"On the whole, the 'No Name' books are the most remarkable series of novels ever published in this country. All of them are up to the average standard of good stories, while some are far above. It seems hardly fair to keep the public in ignorance of the authors forever. Some of them have been guessed; but, really, after one of the 'No Names' has come out and had its success, why should not an admiring public know who wrote it? 'Salvage' is one of the best of the series. The character of Adela in its development from child to woman is a very pure and beautiful one. The scene of the meeting of the little boy, Lance, with his unknown papa, is drawn with a masterly touch."—Cincinnati Commercial.

"We confess to being very much interested in this new volume of 'The No Name Series.' We like it. The plot is new, and refreshingly so. The characters are limned with a free pen; the situations are decidedly original; and, save that unfortunate-fortunate shipwreck, and its expected outcome, are not unnatural or improbable. It is written with ease, grace, and snap. The 'No Name Series' improves; give us more of it. When shall we know the name of the author? We speak our thanks now."—Press, Providence.

"This story fully keeps up the reputation of the series to which it belongs. Its plot is very simple and its moral excellent. It is aimed against the false divorce system which separates husband and wife so easily, and the misconceptions of marriage which have affected so many minds."—Christian Intelligencer.

"It is wonderfully well written, and we predict for it a popularity even greater than that which attended 'Mercy Philbrick' or 'Kismet.' The plot is altogether original, the style brilliant, and the interest of the story intense. 'It reads like a bit of real life."

"These chapters" (describing the storm, shipwreck, and rescue), "which comprise the major portion of the work, are written with rare power, and possess an absorbing interest. It is a sufficient compliment to the author of 'Salvage' to say that the book is enough to make one almost vow never to go to sea. For spirited and vivid portrayal of the horrors of shipwreck, it is in prose what Byron's description in 'Don Juan' is in poetry," says the Dial.

"There has been pretty nearly as much guessing over the authorship of the different volumes of the 'No Name' series as there was over the identity of the author of 'Waverley.' To repeat the story of the success of these novels would be supererogatory. The latest addition to the series is entitled 'Salvage.' Who is the author?"—Express, New York.

In one volume. 16mo. Green cloth. Price $1.00.In one volume. 16mo. Green cloth. Price $1.00.

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ROBERTS BROTHERS,
BOSTON.