Chapter XXXIX: Conclusion

OONOMOO THE HURON Edward S. Ellis

CONTENTS CHAPTER I. Hans Vanderbum II. Other Characters III. Oonomoo and the Shawnees IV. The Young Lieutenant and Cato V. The Home of the Huron VI. Adventures on the Way VII. The Plan for the Rescue VIII. The Exploit of Hans Vanderbum IX. A New Danger X. Conclusion ILLUSTRATIONS "Keewaygooshturkumkankangewock, ain't you got dat cooked?" A girl, fifteen or sixteen years of age, seated on the ground, beside a squaw. Mary Prescott. "If you don't want to be killed, get up," said the young officer. "Niniotan, my son, is late." "You have saved me, and I want to grasp your hand for it." But Oonomoo and the Miami had whipped out their knives. So terrible did the exasperated Huron appear, that the entire party of Shawnees paused out of sheer horror. Niniotan stood like a statue, his arms folded and his stony gaze fixed upon the senseless forms of his parents.

DEWEY AND OTHER NAVAL COMMANDERS By Edward S. Ellis

CONTENTS CHAPTER INTRODUCTION I Admiral George Dewey—The Birth and Boyhood of George Dewey. II Dewey in the War for the Union. III Dewey in the War with Spain. THE REVOLUTIONARY BATTLES IV Birth of the American Navy—The Privateers—Capture of New Providence, in the Bahamas—Paul Jones—A Clever Exploit—A Skilful Escape—Fine Seamanship—An Audacious Scheme. V A Daring Attempt by Captain Paul Jones—Why It Failed—A Bold Scheme—Why It Did Not Succeed—The Fight Between the Ranger and Drake. VI One of the Most Memorable Sea Fights Ever Known—The Wonderful Exploit of Captain Paul Jones. VII Our Naval War with France—The Tribute Paid to the Barbary States by Christian Nations—War Declared Against the United States by Tripoli—Bainbridge, Decatur, Stewart, Dale and Preble. VIII The First Serious Engagement—Loss of the Philadelphia—The Scheme of Captain Bainbridge—Exploit of Lieutenant Decatur. IX Bombardment of Tripoli—Treacherous Act of a Turkish Captain—A Quick Retribution at the Hands of Captain Decatur. X The Bomb Ketch—A Terrible Missile—Frightful Catastrophe—Diplomacy in Place of War—Peace. THE WAR OF 1812 XI Cause of the War of 1812—Discreditable Work of the Land Forces—Brilliant Record of the Navy—The Constitution—Captain Isaac Hull—Battle Between the Constitution and Guerriere—Winning a Wager. XII Jacob Jones—The Wasp and the Frolic—James Biddle—The Hornet and the Penguin—A Narrow Escape. XIII Captains Carden and Decatur—Cruise of the Macedonian—Battle with the Frigate United States—Decatur's Chivalry. XIV Occasional American Defeats as Well as Victories—Captain Decatur's Misfortune—The Chesapeake and Shannon. XV David Porter—A Clever Feat—Numerous Captures by the Essex—Her Remarkable Cruise in the Pacific—Her Final Capture. XVI Oliver Hazard Perry—Prompt and Effective Work—"We Have Met the Enemy and They Are Ours"—Death of Perry. XVII A Hero of the Olden Days—Cruise of the Constitution— Her Capture of the Cyane and Levant—Reminiscences of Admiral Stewart—His Last Days. XVIII Captures Made After the Signing of the Treaty of Peace—The Privateers—Exploit of the General Armstrong—Its Far-Reaching Result. LESSER WARS XIX Resentment of the Barbary States—The War with Algiers—Captain Decatur's Vigorous Course—His Astonishing Success as a Diplomat. XX Piracy in the West Indies—Its Cause—Means by Which It Was Wiped Out—Piracy in the Mediterranean. XXI The Qualla Battoo Incident. XXII Wilkes's Exploring Expedition. THE WAR FOR THE UNION XXIII A New Era for the United States Navy—Opening of the Great Civil War—John Lorimer Worden—Battle Between the Monitor and Merrimac—Death of Worden. XXIV Two Worthy Sons—William D. Porter—The Career of Admiral David Dixon Porter. XXV Charles Stewart Boggs—His Coolness in the Presence of Danger—His Desperate Fight Below New Orleans—His Subsequent Services. XXVI John Ancrum Winslow—His Early Life and Training—The Famous Battle Between the Kearsarge and Alabama. XXVII An Unexpected Preacher—Andrew Hull Foote—His Character and Early Career—His Brilliant Services in the War for the Union. XXVIII A Man Devoid of Fear—William Barker Cushing—Some of His Exploits—The Blowing Up of the Albemarle—His Sad Death. XXIX The Greatest of Naval Heroes—David Glasgow Farragut. THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR XXX The Movement Against Cuba—The Destruction of Cervera's Fleet—Admiral Sampson—Admiral Schley—"Fighting Bob" Evans—Commodore John C. Watson—Commodore John W. Philip—Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright.

TWO BOYS IN WYOMING By Edward S. Ellis 1898 CONTENTS CHAPTER I. Jack and Fred CHAPTER II. Riding Northward CHAPTER III. On Guard CHAPTER IV. Visitors of the Night CHAPTER V. " Now for the Ranch" CHAPTER VI. At the Ranch CHAPTER VII. The First Game CHAPTER VIII. Look Before You Leap CHAPTER IX. Night in the Mountains CHAPTER X. The Signal-Fires CHAPTER XI. A King of the Forest CHAPTER XII. The Tug of War CHAPTER XIII. A Strange Occurrence CHAPTER XIV. Missing CHAPTER XV. Tozer CHAPTER XVI. Watching and Watched CHAPTER XVII. Into and Out of the Canyon CHAPTER XVIII. The Quest of the Cowman CHAPTER XIX. Into the Cavern CHAPTER XX. A Climb for Liberty CHAPTER XXI. How It All Ended ILLUSTRATIONS "They had come a goodly distance since morning." "On the projecting ledge stood a noble buck." "He was sweeping down upon them like a cyclone." "He was looking in the direction of the break in the canyon."

THE BOY PATRIOT By Edward Sylvester Ellis 1863

CONTENTS I. FAIRPORT. 5 II. THE YOUNG ORATOR. 9 III. THE ENGLISH BOY. 25 IV. THE PATRIOT'S WORK. 36 V. BLAIR'S COMPANY. 44 VI. A PILOT. 55 VII. NO! 62 VIII. THE STORM. 69 IX. A REWARD. 74 X. A NEW DECK. 80 XI. "MUM." 86 XII. THE FIRST EFFORT. 95 XIII. TEMPTATION. 105 XIV. DERRY DUCK. 113 XV. A LETTER. 128 XVI. A MARVEL. 134 XVII. THE CONFLICT. 144 XVIII. WAGES. 152 XIX. HOME. 160 XX. SACRED JOY. 170 XXI. CONCLUSION. 174

ADRIFT IN THE WILDS The Adventures of Two Shipwrecked Boys. By Edward S. Ellis ILLUSTRATED.

CONTENTS CHAPTER I HO, FOR CALIFORNIA CHAPTER II FIRE CHAPTER III AFLOAT CHAPTER IV A PASSENGER CHAPTER V LAND CHAPTER VI THE CALIFORNIA COAST CHAPTER VII THE RESCUE CHAPTER VIII INDIANS CHAPTER IX THE PURSUIT CHAPTER X A GOOD SAMARITAN CHAPTER XI FURTHER EAST CHAPTER XII THE SALINAS VALLEY CHAPTER XIII ANOTHER BARGAIN CHAPTER XIV A STRANGE OCCURRENCE CHAPTER XV THE CROTALUS CHAPTER XVI THE CAMP-FIRE CHAPTER XVII THE MINERS CHAPTER XVIII A WANT SUPPLIED CHAPTER XIX THE CANOE CHAPTER XX SHASTA, THE PAH UTAH CHAPTER XXI A HUNT FOR FOOD CHAPTER XXII DANGER CHAPTER XXIII DRIFTING AWAY CHAPTER XXIV A HUNT CHAPTER XXV A SINGULAR ESCAPE CHAPTER XXVI SHASTA'S HUNT CHAPTER XXVII THE NIGHT VOYAGE CHAPTER XXVIII A PAH UTAH'S METHOD OF FISHING CHAPTER XXIX A NIGHT DISTURBANCE CHAPTER XXX THE WOLVERINES CHAPTER XXXI SHASTA'S HUMOR CHAPTER XXXII AGAIN ON THE RIVER CHAPTER XXXIII A HALT CHAPTER XXXIV EXIT SHASTA CHAPTER XXXV THE WESTERN SHORE CHAPTER XXXVI THE RAMBLE CHAPTER XXXVII BACK TO CAMP CHAPTER XXXVIII WAITING AND WATCHING CHAPTER XXXIX THE SEARCH