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MUNRO’S PUBLICATIONS. OLD SLEUTH LIBRARY. - PRICE 5 CENTS BACH. NO. 45._GASPARONI, THE ITALIAN DETECTIVE; OR, HIDE-AND-SEEK IN NEW YORK. | It is well known to the police of all the great cities that there are many treacherous and desperate criminals among the Italians who havecometo — America. Gasparoni, in his duties, is constantly beset by danger, and the successful manner in which he circumvents his enemies at every point makes a story well worth reading. ! : , NO. 46.—OLD SLEUTH’S LUOK. The shrewd old detective, in his remorseless pursuit of evil-doers, meets many dangers that threaten his destruction, and his luck in eluding them and vanquishing his foes form one of the most remarkable of the many thrilling works that have described his exciting career. | NO. 47.—THE IRISH DETECTIVE. A realistic, thrilling narrative of actual life, delineating with startling fidelity striking scenes and stirring incidents in the adventurous life of a shrewd and witty son of the Emerald Isle. 2 | NO. 48.—DOWN IN A COAL MINE. This magnificent story is founded on facts connected with one of the most exciting periods in the mining strikes and difficulties in Penn- “ sylvania during the reign of terror inaugurated by the famous Molly Maguire organization. A thrilling love story, involving the fortunes of a scion of a noble English family and the lovely daughter of a mine owner, forms a pleasing background to the sensational scenes _ portrayed. ) | | 3 , NO. 49.-FAITHFUL MIKE, THE IRISH HERO. Stirring situations, dramatic incidents, and heroic deeds are distinguishing features of all of Old Sleuth’s novels, and in this splendid narrative he has exercised his wonderful talents in his usual forceful manner, creating a story that is sure to delight every reader. NO. 50.—_SILVER TOM, THE DETECTIVE; OR, LINK BY LINK, In this work the writer teaches his readers a valuable lesson—that step by step, link by link, great things are athieved, great mysteries unraveled, NO. 51.—THE DUKE OF NEW YORE; OR, THE WONDERFUL CAREER ; OF AN ORPHAN BOY. Much as Old Sleuth has given to the public in the form of interesting stories, in none of his works has he had such a broad’ field for his werful ‘+ pen. His solving the mystery of a poor bootblack’s parentage and bringing to him the title and ancestral estates of his ancestors, is told by this clever writer in his finest style. , NO; 52._JACK GAMEWAY:; OR, A WESTERN BOY IN NEW YORK. This brave Western boy acts as a model to every youth in the great city which was the scene of his many and thrilling experiences. Reading this book will do much to develop the energy and pluck inherent in the average American boy. NO. 53.—ALL ROUND NEW YORK. In giving this book to the public, its brilliant author has proved his ability as a writer of that class of pure fiction so much needed at the present day. The purity of its tone, and the dash and vim with which he clothes its hero, should endear it to every boy. NO. 54.—OLD IRONSIDES IN NEW YORK. If the reading of. ‘Old Ironsides Abroad” was a pleasure, this will combine instruction with pleasure, atthe same time giving the reader @ come prehensive view of the shady side of the great metropolis. . This work is a masterpiece. NO. 55:—JACK RIPPLE AND HIS TALKING DOG. This book is undoubtedly one of the funniest ever given to the public. From beginning to end it abounds in brilliant repartee and laughable e.. situations. The talking dog is a host in himself. Not a dry line in it. . NO. 56.—BILLY JOYCE, THE GOVERNMENT DETECTIVE. This subject has given its brilliant author ample opportunity for the portrayal of one of those clever men whom the Government employs in ferreting out counterfeiters, and this ‘‘ Old Sléuth” has done in his inimitable style, bringing into play his wonderful power of presenting thrilling situations and pleasing climaxes. | ) TO BE ISSUED JUNE 25TH, 1892:. NO. 57.—BADGER AND HIS SHADOW. This masterpiece of detective skill and stratagem is replete with all the various devices.and maneuvers which Badger employs while in pursuit of criminals. This story abounds in stirring scenes and situations of great danger, and is written in a manner that can not but prove interesting to the lovers of romantic episodes. - _ he foregoing works are for sale by all newsdealers, or will be sent to any address, postage prepaid, on receipt of 6 cents, by the publisher, ~~ Maas | tp | sed sabairtis ; 2 _ApprEss GEORGE MUNRO, Munnzo’s Pusuisninc Housk, = ss i sw x SPO. Box BIBy i ees. CEE 17 To 27 VanpEwaTER Street, New YoRK. _ ai ‘ ; 7 t : P ——— i e re ’, ae . - | e- . . i A Yad x \ —. p : ~ gine sf ‘. 2. : = = 2 . —_ ba . . | t ~ w x rn » ) . = | / | + . | bw OE Pia ~ te 3 As 5 re ~. - =H ult i | E 4 C) | (ws) ) | y| aX af, . ~ F — . ——— << 6s od sft et s 7 poe. “al | ri = - lan ey / Lal || * : SR ry ee