Beneath the Banner

The Project Gutenberg EBook of Beneath the Banner, by F. J. CrossThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: Beneath the BannerAuthor: F. J. CrossRelease Date: November 9, 2003 [EBook #10024]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK BENEATH THE BANNER ***Produced by Imran Ghory, Stan Goodman, Josephine Paolucci and PG Distributed ProofreadersBENEATH THE BANNERBEING NARRATIVES OF NOBLE LIVES AND BRAVE DEEDSBYF.J. CROSSILLUSTRATED"I have done my best for the honour of our country."—GORDONSECOND EDITION1895BY THE SAME AUTHOR.GOOD MORNING! GOOD NIGHT!TRUE STORIES PURE AND BRIGHT.In this work will be found a Series of upwards of sixty Chats with Children, suitable for morning and evening reading.The book abounds with anecdotes, and contains numerous illustrations.Ready about May, 1895.CONTENTS.Only a Nurse Girl,—ALICE AYRESA Slave Trade Warrior,—SIR SAMUEL BAKERTwo Working Men Heroes,—CASE AND CHEWThe Commander of the Thin Red Line,—SIR COLIN CAMPBELLA Sailor Bold and True,—LORD COCHRANEA Rough Diamond that was Polished,—JOHN CASSELL"A Brave, Fearless Sort of Lass,"—GRACE DARLINGA Friend of Lepers,—FATHER DAMIENA Great Arctic Explorer,—SIR JOHN FRANKLINA Saviour of Six,—FIREMAN FORDA Blind Helper of the Blind,—ELIZABETH ...