
THE HILLTOP BOYS - ON LOST ISLAND
THE HILLTOP BOYS ON LOST ISLAND
CHAPTER I - THE FLOATING ACADEMY
CHAPTER II - JACK'S DARING RESCUE
CHAPTER III - THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS
CHAPTER IV - CAUGHT ON LOST ISLAND
CHAPTER V - EXPLORING THE ISLAND
CHAPTER VI - A WALK UNDER WATER
CHAPTER VII - A REMARKABLE FIND
CHAPTER VIII - DISCUSSING THE FIND
A lively band of boys from the Hilltop Academy sets sail from New York aboard a spacious steam yacht, bound for the sparkling islands of the Spanish Main. Guided by their earnest principal, Dr. Wise, and a colorful crew that includes a quick‑witted cook, the youngsters—Billy, Harry, Arthur and their friends—are eager to trade classroom lessons for real‑world adventure. Their journey promises fresh breezes, bright skies, and a taste of island life, even as they joke about the looming threat of seasickness.
The expedition is more than a vacation; it’s an educational quest arranged by a generous shipping magnate whose son was once rescued by the boys themselves. As the vessel cuts through gentle waves, the group bonds over shared jokes, curious observations, and the occasional cup of “beef tea” offered by the ever‑smiling cook. With the horizon wide open, the Hilltop boys anticipate discoveries that will test their courage, friendship, and the very lessons they’ve learned on the highlands.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (207K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Emmy and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2005-02-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for the lively Hilltop Boys adventures, this early 20th-century writer specialized in fast-moving stories for young readers. His fiction blends school life, outdoor excitement, and the kind of camaraderie that kept boys' series fiction popular for generations.
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