To their friends’ envy, Biff and Chet plan to take a boating vacation up the coast. The joy of sending them off soon turns to anxiety as neither of them make contact with home for several days. Convinced that something’s happened to them, the Hardy boys and their friends go on a search filled with adventure and peril in hopes of retrieving their missing chums. This is the fourth book of the Hardy boys series, first published in 1928. While the author is credited to be Franklin W. Dixon, in reality, Leslie MacFarlane and Edward Stratemeyer are primarily responsible for the early volumes, including this one. This Standard Ebooks edition is based on the original 1928 text. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

Now with a new chapter on the end of the chumocracy era - and Oxford's upcoming elite for 2050. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER AND TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2022 Power. Privilege. Parties. It's a very small world at the top. 'Brilliant ... traces Brexit back to the debating chambers of the Oxford Union in the 1980s' James O'Brien 'A searing onslaught on the smirking Oxford insinuation that politics is all just a game. It isn't. It matters' Matthew Parris 'A sparkling firework of a book' Lynn Barber, Spectator 'Exquisite and depressing in equal measure' Matthew Syed, Sunday Times Boris Johnson, Michael Gove, David Cameron, George Osborne, Theresa May, Dominic Cummings, Daniel Hannan, Jacob Rees-Mogg: Whitehall is swarming with old Oxonians. They debated each other in tutorials, ran against each other in student elections, and attended the same balls and black tie dinners. They aren't just colleagues - they are peers, rivals, friends. And, when they walked out of the world of student debates onto the national stage, they brought their university politics with them. Thirteen of the seventeen postwar British prime ministers went to Oxford University. In Chums, Simon Kuper traces how the rarefied and privileged atmosphere of this narrowest of talent pools - and the friendships and worldviews it created - shaped modern Britain. A damning look at the university clique-turned-Commons majority that will blow the doors of Westminster wide open and change the way you look at our democracy forever.

"Frank Roscoe's Secret: Or, the Darewell Chums in the Woods" by Allen Chapman is a captivating young adult fiction novel that immerses readers in an exhilarating adventure filled with mystery, friendship, and the wonders of nature. Set amidst the enchanting backdrop of the woods, Chapman masterfully crafts a tale of exploration and discovery that resonates with readers of all ages. As Frank Roscoe and the Darewell Chums delve into the depths of the forest, they uncover secrets hidden within the trees and embark on a journey that tests their courage and camaraderie. With each twist and turn, Chapman keeps readers on the edge of their seats, unraveling mysteries that captivate the imagination and ignite the spirit of adventure. Through the lens of childhood innocence and curiosity, "Frank Roscoe's Secret" celebrates the joy of exploration and the enduring bonds of friendship forged in the great outdoors. Chapman's vivid descriptions of nature's beauty transport readers into the heart of the woods, where every tree holds a secret and every path leads to a new discovery. With its blend of excitement, mystery, and heartfelt camaraderie, "Frank Roscoe's Secret" is a timeless tale that reminds readers of the magic that lies within the world around us and the enduring power of friendship to overcome any obstacle.