I'm afraid there'll be no more school for you now, Frank darling. Will you mind having to go to work? "Mind it! Why, no, mother; not the least bit. I'm quite old enough, ain't I?" "I suppose you are, dear; though I would like to have you stay at your lessons for one more year anyway. What kind of work would you like best?" "That's not a hard question to answer, mother. I want to be what father was." The mother's face grew pale at this reply, and for some few moments she made no response.

Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - I'm afraid there'll be no more school for you now, Frank darling. Will you mind having to go to work? "Mind it Why, no, mother; not the least bit. I'm quite old enough, ain't I?" "I suppose you are, dear; though I would like to have you stay at your lessons for one more year anyway. What kind of work would you like best?" "That's not a hard question to answer, mother. I want to be what father was." The mother's face grew pale at...

James Macdonald Oxley was a Canadian lawyer and writer. During his leisure moments, he began writing a series of juvenile fiction books for boys. His works were based on historical events in Canada and the U.S., with a focus on travel and adventure.

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The defence of the city Of La Rochelle by the Huguenots, When for more than a year they defied the Whole power of France under the leadership of Cardinal Richelieu, must ever remain one of the most heroic and soul-stirring chapters in history.
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James Macdonald Oxley was a Canadian lawyer and writer. During his leisure moments, he began writing a series of juvenile fiction books for boys. His works were based on historical events in Canada and the U.S., with a focus on travel and adventure.

With Rogers on the Frontier By J. Macdonald Oxley