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Down The Slope is a novel written by James Otis and published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young boy named Jack Dudley. Jack lives with his mother and sister in a small town in New England. His father passed away a few years ago,... Read Full Overview

""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... Read Full Overview

"Down the Slope" from James Otis Kaler. American journalist and author of children's literature; he wrote under the name James Otis (1848-1912).

James Otis Kaler (1848-1912) was an American journalist and author of children's literature. He used the pen name James Otis. He got a job with the Boston Journal when he was in his teens. Later, he went on to work as a journalist or editor for various newspapers, a superintendent... Read Full Overview

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"Jest moved here, eh?" "Came last Friday." "And you are going into the breaker?" "Yes." "For thirty-five cents a day?" "That is all the company pays, and a green hand can't expect to get more." "Were you ever in a mine before?" "I never even saw one." "A trip down the slope will... Read Full Overview