Publisher's Synopsis
The Hilltop Boys On The River is a novel written by Cyril Burleigh and originally published in 1917. The book follows the adventures of a group of boys who live in a small town situated on a hilltop overlooking a river. The boys spend their days exploring the river and surrounding countryside, getting into mischief and having fun.The main character of the story is Tom Fairfield, a brave and adventurous young boy who is always eager to take on a new challenge. He is joined by his friends, including Bob Henderson, a smart and resourceful boy who is always ready with a plan, and Jack Dudley, a strong and athletic boy who is always up for a challenge.The story begins with the boys discovering a mysterious old boat hidden in the riverbank. They decide to fix it up and use it to explore the river, but soon find themselves caught up in a dangerous adventure involving smugglers and stolen goods. The boys must use all their wits and courage to outsmart the smugglers and save the day.The Hilltop Boys On The River is a classic adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a tale of friendship, bravery, and the thrill of exploration, set against the backdrop of a beautiful and mysterious river.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.