This is from The Adventure Series of books written by Harry Dee 
Copyright 1901 by J,H, Yewdale & Sons Co. Milwaukee, WI, 1903. Hard Cover. First Edition. Presumed first edition (copyright date is 1901). Near fine with no dust jacket. Nice copy with gilt lettering and illustration of a ship's mast on the spine, and green and black illustrations of a ship on the front board.
Inside of spine worn but intact. Includes 18 full page illustrations (including the frontispiece); 277 pages. "The Adventure Series" is printed at the top of the front board and title page. No names or other markings in book.