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Charles Pierce Burton
1862–1947
Best known for the lively Bob's Hill books, this Midwestern newspaperman wrote adventure stories for young readers and spent years bringing local history to newspaper audiences. His work blends an easy storytelling style with a strong sense of place.
1 Audiobook
The Boy Scouts of Bob's Hill A Sequel to 'The Bob's Hill Braves'
by Charles Pierce Burton
About the author
Born in Anderson, Indiana, in 1862, Charles Pierce Burton later made his life and career in Aurora, Illinois. He worked in journalism for many years, including at the Aurora Daily Express, and also served as editor of Earth Mover magazine.
Burton is remembered most for his popular Bob's Hill series for young readers, including The Boys of Bob's Hill and related adventure stories. Alongside his fiction, he wrote newspaper history columns that were later gathered into book form, showing the same interest in clear, engaging storytelling.
He died in Aurora in 1947. Today he is noted as an Illinois author whose career bridged journalism, local history, and children's adventure fiction.