Edward Stratemeyer's 'The Putnam Hall Cadets; or, Good Times in School and Out' is a classic young adult novel that follows the adventures of a group of friends at the prestigious Putnam Hall military academy. The book is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with a focus on themes of friendship, loyalty, and honor. Set in a time when military schools were common in America, this novel provides a glimpse into the lives of young men preparing for future challenges. With its lively dialogue and vivid descriptions, 'The Putnam Hall Cadets' is sure to captivate readers of all ages. Edward Stratemeyer's attention to detail and ability to create relatable characters make this book a timeless classic. Drawing on his own experiences and observations, Stratemeyer expertly weaves a tale that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Fans of coming-of-age stories and historical fiction will find 'The Putnam Hall Cadets' a compelling read that offers valuable lessons about friendship and personal growth.

This tale of "The Putnam Hall Rivals" is a companion story to "The Putnam Hall Cadets" brought out about a year ago. It relates the further adventures of Jack Ruddy, Pepper Ditmore, and their chums, at and near Putnam Hall, an ideal boarding school for boys, located upon a beautiful lake in the upper portion of the State of New York. As at all boarding academies there are many keen rivalries, -in the classrooms, at the gymnasium, on the athletic field, and also on the lake. The majority of the boys are upright and open-hearted, but among the cadets there are to be found a few who are mean and even base, and these do a number of things which cause our heroes not a little trouble. The "Putnam Hall Series" was started at the earnest solicitation of a number of my young friends who had read my "Rover Boys Series" and wanted to know more about what had happened at Putnam Hall previous to the coming of the three Rover brothers on the scene. When the Rovers arrived they found at the academy a set of wide-awake lads, full of fun and "go," and it is about these that the present tale concerns itself.