‘FRANK MELTON’S LUCK.’

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 6, 6 February 1892, Page 123

‘FRANK MELTON’S LUCK.’

The Latest New Zealand Story — Romance of Station Life-Hakky Baker’s Trip to New Zealand— Lovely Half-castes —My First Employ ment on a Station—A Cattle Mi ster. Tllis thrilling New Zealand story book gives a realistic and truthful description of what is often met in new-chum life in our colony. The romantic incidents are so charm ingly told, and the characters so opposite, that the readei greedily reads chapters unremittingly. The author has placed the hero of his tale (Frank Melton) in most amusing and fascinating positions all through his adventures, and the strange story of his life will recall many reminiscences of others who began life in New Zea land under similar circumstances. Frank’s trip from the South, by way of the West Coast, and his first love affair on board, are told with such pathos that the reader sees nothing but reality in the whole. The book will no doubt be read by thousands. Its cheap ness (Is each) places it in the reach of all classes, and it can be had at all booksellers in the Colony. Wholesale at Star Office, Auckland, and N.Z. Graphic Office, Wellington.