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100 1 _aBurleigh, Cyril
245 1 4 _aThe Hilltop Boys on the River
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-19
508 _aProduced by Jim Ludwig
520 _a"The Hilltop Boys on the River" by Cyril Burleigh is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around a group of boys from the Hilltop Academy, particularly focusing on Jack Sheldon and his friend Dick Percival, as they embark on an adventurous summer involving boating, camaraderie, and a subplot surrounding a mysterious gold watch. The themes of friendship, adventure, and teenage ingenuity play a significant role in the boys' experiences on the river. The opening of the book introduces Jack, who is determined to acquire a motorboat for their summer adventures despite financial limitations. He engages in a conversation with Dick about the practicality and serviceability of a boat he intends to construct and outfit himself. Jack's mechanical skills are highlighted when he purchases an old rowboat and a small engine, transforming them into a functioning motorboat. As the boys prepare for their summer camp by the river, they encounter a conflict with two bullies, Peter Herring and Ernest Merritt, who challenge their fun and mark them as targets. The opening chapters set the stage for thrill and camaraderie amidst the boys' adventures, combining elements of suspense with the shaping of their characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCamps -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPreparatory school students -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12943
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