Great Illustrations by N. C. Wyeth

ii. Frontispiece "Stand and Deliver!" Life Magazine cover, September 1921 iii. Title page: Vignette from Westward Ho!, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1920 v. Chapter head from The Courtship of Miles Standish, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1920 vi. Linework from Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921 vii. Linework from Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921 ix. Endpaper illustration from The White Company, 1922 x. Advertisement, The Willys-Overland Company, 1915 Plates 1. Above the sea of round, shiny backs the thin loops swirled. "A Day with the Round-Up," Scribner's Magazine, March 1906 2. a. Out on the gravel walk they came to a standstill. Harper's Monthly Magazine, January 1906 b. "We joined the second expedition." "Arizona Nights," McClure's Magazine, March 1906 c. "There is one thing better than money-and that is a human home." Harper's Monthly Magazine, August 1905 d. He heard her sob her way up-stairs. Harper's Monthly Magazine, August 1905 3. An almighty exciting race. "Arizona Nights," McClure's Magazine, March 1906 4. a. The Last Stand. McClure's Magazine, September 1906 b. As the cover actually appeared. c. The Prospector. McClure's Magazine, September 1906 d. The cattle killers were the original cowboys of America. The Outing Magazine, August 1906 5. The Hunter. The Outing Magazine, cover, June 1907 6. Following the trail itself, Whispering Smith rode slowly. Whispering Smith, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1906 7. "And whom may I say the message is from?" Whispering Smith, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1906 8. These three carried rifles slung across their pommels, and in front of them rode the stranger. Whispering Smith, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1906 9. Wheeling at arm's length, shot again. Whispering Smith, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1906 10. From an upper snow platform to which the hard blocks were thrown, a second man heaved them over the bank. "How They Opened the Snow Road," The Outing Magazine, January 1907 11. Long Henry drove cautiously across the scene of yesterday's accident and up the approach to the rocky point. "How They Opened the Snow Road," The Outing Magazine, January 1907 12. "I take it I am the One Wanted," Said Williston. Langford of the Three Bars, A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1907 13. The Glowing Iron Stick in His Hand, Jesse Turned and Faced Squarely the Spot which Held the watching Man. Langford of the Three Bars, A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1907 14. The Little Posse Started Out on its Journey, the Wiry Marshall First. Langford of the Three Bars, A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago, 1907 15. On the October Trail (A Navajo Family). Scribner's Magazine, October 1907 16. "I've sold them Wheelers!" "The Misadventures of Cassidy," McClure's Magazine, May 1908 17. "I hereby pronounce you man and wife!" "The Misadventures of Cassidy," McClure's Magazine, May 1908 18. Nearest to the rough pine box stood the widow, with lowered eyes. "The Misadventures of Cassidy," McClure's Magazine, May 1908 19. The Ore Wagon. "The Misadventures of Cassidy," McClure's Magazine, May 1908 20. The Bronco Buster, Cream of Wheat ad. 1909 21. Cover, The Popular Magazine, November 1909 22. Stonewall Jackson. The Long Roll, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1911 23. The Lovers. The Long Roll, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1911 24. The Battle. The Long Roll, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1911 25. The Vedette. The Long Roll, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1911 26. The Poacher, cover, The Popular Magazine, March 1911 27. All day he hung round the cove, or upon the cliffs, with a brass telescope. Treasure Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1911 28. Tapping up and down the road in a frenzy, and groping and calling for his comrades. Treasure Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1911 29. To me he was unweariedly kind; and always glad to see me in the galley. Treasure Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1911 30. "One more step, Mr. Hands, " said I, "and I'll blow your brains out." Treasure Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1911 31. About half way down the slop to the stockade, they were collected in a group. Treasure Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1911 32. For all the world, I was led like a dancing bear. Treasure Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1911 33. The Road to Vidalia. Cease Firing, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1912 34. Sharpshooters. Cease Firing, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1912 35. The Bloody Angle. Cease Firing, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1912 36. The Scout. Cease Firing, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1912 37. The Moose Hunter. A Moonlit Night. Scribner's Magazine, October 1912 38. He were n't no saint,-them engineers is all pretty much alike. The Pike County Ballads, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1912 39. "I ax yer parding, Mister Phinn-Jest drap that whisky-skin." The Pike County Ballads, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1912 40. Over hill and holler and ford and creek Jest like the hosses had wings, we tore. The Pike County Ballads, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1912 41. The Deacon and Parson Skeeters in the tail of a game of Draw. The Pike County Ballads, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1912 42. The Golden Maiden. The Sampo, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1912 43. He never caught a thing and he ruined John's reputation as a fisherman. War, The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, 1913 44. Then he looked in her face, playing softer and softer. War, The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, 1913 45. He stopped two or three steps up and sang me a little song-quite like the old Dave. War, The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, 1913 46. War. War, The Bobbs-Merrill Company, Indianapolis, 1913 47. The Torrent in the Valley of Glencoe. Kidnapped, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1913 48. At Queen's Ferry. Kidnapped, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1913 49. (Clinging to the Mast). Kidnapped, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1913 50. On the Island of Erraid. Kidnapped, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1913 51. At the cards in Clun's Cage. Kidnapped, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1913 52. The Parting. Kidnapped, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1913 53. The Popular Magazine, cover, September 1914 54. Eseldorf was a paradise for us boys. The Mysterious Stranger, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1916 55. The Astrologer. The Mysterious Stranger, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1916 56. (Pouring wine). The Mysterious Stranger, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1916 57. "They cannot better die than for their natural lord," said Dick. The Black Arrow, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1916 58. So the change was made, and they went forward as briskly as they durst on the unseen causeway. The Black Arrow, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1916 59. "We must be in the dungeons," Dick remarked. The Black Arrow, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1916 60. The Little cockle dipped into the swell and staggered under every gust of wind. The Black Arrow, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1916 61. And Lawless, keeping half a step in front of his companion and holding his head forward like a hunting dog upon the scent, ... studied out their path. The Black Arrow, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1916 62. Robin Hood and his mother go to Nottingham Fair. Robin Hood, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1917 63. Robin wrestles Will Stuteley at Gamewell. Robin Hood, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1917 64. Robin Hood and his companions lend aid to Will O'th' Green from Ambush. Robin Hood, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1917 65. Little John Fights with the cook in the Sheriff's House. Robin Hood, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1917 66. So the child was delivered unto Merlin, and so he bare it forth. The Boy's King Arthur, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1917 67. And when they came to the sword that the hand held, King Arthur took it up. The Boy's King Arthur, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1917 68. "I am Sir Launclot du Lake, King Ban's son of Benwick, and knight of the Round Table. The Boy's King Arthur, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1917 69. "They fought with him on foot more than three hours, both before him and behind him." The Boy's King Arthur, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1917 70. Sir Mador's spear brake all to pieces, but the other's spear held. The Boy's King Arthur, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1917 71. He rode his way with the queen unto Joyous Gard. The Boy's King Arthur, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1917 72. Marooned. The Mysterious Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1918 73. The discovery of the chest. The Mysterious Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1918 74. Captain Harding slays a convict. The Mysterious Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1918 75. The last hope. The Mysterious Island, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1918 76. Cover plate, The Last of the Mohicans, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1919 77. Uncas slays a deer. The Last of the Mohicans, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1919 78. The Battle at Glenn's Falls. The Last of the Mohicans, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1919 79. Captives. The Last of the Mohicans, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1919 80. The Fight in the Forest. The Last of the Mohicans, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1919 81. The Supplicant. The Last of the Mohicans, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1919 82. The White Admiral. Ladies' Home Journal, 1919 83. -and making it into a great cross, I set it up on the shore where I first landed. Robinson Crusoe, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1920 84. I reaped it my way, for I cut nothing off but the ears, and carried it away in a great basket which I had made. Robinson Crusoe, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1920 85. I stood like one thunderstruck, or as if I had seen an apparition. Robinson Crusoe, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1920 86. At first, for some time I was not able to answer him one word; but as he had taken me in his arms, I held fast by him, or I should have fallen to the ground. Robinson Crusoe, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1920 87. John Oxenham. Westward Ho!, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1920 88. Rose of Torridge. Westward Ho!, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1920 89. Rose Salterne and the White Witch. Westward Ho!, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1920 90. Salvation Yeo finds his little maid again. Westward Ho!, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1920 91. So through the Plymouth Woods John Alden went on his errand. The Courtship of Miles Standish, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1920 92. Near them was standing an Indian, in attitude stern and defiant. The Courtship of Miles Standish, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1920 93. So the maid went on, and little divined or imagined what was at work in his heart, that made him so awkward and speechless. The Courtship of Miles Standish, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1920 94. Headlong he leaped on the boaster, and, snatching his knife from its scabbard. The Courtship of Miles Standish, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1920 95. So through the Plymouth woods passed onward the bridal procession. The Courtship of Miles Standish, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1920 96. Wallace and his children. The Scottish Chiefs, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1921 97. Wallace draws the King's sword. The Scottish Chiefs, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1921 98. Death of Edwin. The Scottish Chiefs, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1921 99. Wallace's Vision. The Scottish Chiefs, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1921 100. Here they used to sit in the shade through a long lazy summer's day, talking listlessly over village gossip or telling endless sleepy stories about nothing. Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921 101. On nearer approach he was still more surprised at the singularity of the stranger's appearance. Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921 102... though these folks were evidently amusing themselves, yet they maintained the gravest faces, the most mysterious silence ... Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921 103. It was with some difficulty that he found the way to his own house, which he approached with silent awe, expecting every moment to hear the shrill voice of Dame Van Winkle. Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921 104... and preferred making friends among the rising generation, with whom he grew into great favor. Rip Van Winkle, David McKay Company, Philadelphia, 1921 105. The wrestling match at the "Pied Merlin." The White Company, Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, New York, 1922 106. Sir Nigel sustains England's honor in the lists. The White Company, Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, New York, 1922 107. The White Company. The White Company, Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, New York, 1922 108. Alleyne's ride with a message for the prince. The White Company, Cosmopolitan Book Corporation, New York, 1922 109. A set of posters done for the Pennsylvania Railroad, Philadelphia, 1930. Top left, Building the first White House. Top right, Pittsburgh in the Beginning. Bottom left, Ringing out Liberty. Bottom right, In Old Kentucky. Tailpiece Tailpiece from The Pike County Ballads, Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston and New York, 1912