Down The Slope (1899)

""Down The Slope"" is a novel written by James Otis and published in 1899. The story revolves around a group of young friends who enjoy winter sports, particularly sledding, on a hill near their homes. The protagonist, Jack Dudley, is an adventurous and daring boy who leads the group in their sled races. However, their fun is interrupted when a wealthy man buys the land on which the hill is located and forbids them from using it. Jack and his friends refuse to give up their beloved hill and come up with a plan to sneak onto the property and continue their sledding. Along the way, they encounter challenges and dangers, including a runaway sled and a treacherous snowstorm. The book explores themes of friendship, perseverance, and standing up for what you believe in. It is a classic tale of youthful adventure and determination that has entertained generations of readers.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.