Six Boys (1893)

Six Boys is a novel written by Elizabeth Williams Champney and first published in 1893. The story follows six boys, all cousins, who come from different backgrounds but share a strong bond of friendship. The boys, ranging in age from eight to sixteen, spend their summers together at a family estate in New England, where they engage in various adventures and escapades.The book is divided into six parts, each focusing on one of the boys and his individual experiences. The first part introduces the boys and their personalities, while the subsequent parts delve into their adventures, which include camping, fishing, exploring, and even solving a mystery. Along the way, the boys learn important life lessons about loyalty, courage, and the value of friendship.Six Boys is a classic children's novel that captures the spirit of boyhood and the joys of summer. Champney's vivid descriptions of the natural world and the boys' exploits make for a delightful read that is both entertaining and educational. The book has been praised for its wholesome values and positive portrayal of young boys, and continues to be a beloved classic of children's literature.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.