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Down The Slope

Down The Slope

Otis, James

Paperback

General United States HistoryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9354362958
ISBN13: 9789354362958
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 284
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.64 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A snow-swept hillside. A band of restless schoolboys. One winter's day that will shape them all. Down The Slope by James Otis captures the irresistible energy of classic juvenile fiction, where youthful mischief and consequences intertwine with the first stirrings of maturity. Set in nineteenth-century America during the Gilded Age, this coming of age novel brims with the high-spirited antics of boys eager for adventure, friendship, and the thrill of discovery. Their escapades-at once innocent and daring-unfold against a backdrop of schoolroom rivalries, secret plans, and the timeless struggle to do what is right. Otis, a celebrated voice in classic American children's literature, crafts a Horatio Alger style tale that balances humour and heart with the lessons of growing up. As the boys navigate the joys and hazards of winter, their choices reveal the true cost of youthful bravado and the quiet rewards of loyalty and moral growth. The illustrated classic edition, presented here in complete and unabridged text, invites readers to experience the world as it was for children in the Gilded Age United States-a world both distant and deeply familiar. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you seek the nostalgia of schoolboy adventures or the enduring wisdom of friendship, Down The Slope stands as a cultural treasure, bridging generations through its lively storytelling and earnest charm.

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