Fairview Boys Series (Illustrated)

This is the complete six-volume Fairview Boys Series by Frederick Gordon, which was a pen name used by Edward Stratemeyer. Included in this edition of the series is the second volume, "Fairview Boys on Eagle Mountain." This novel is very hard to find outside of rare book stores. The six novels were published between 1912 and 1917. This edition is complete and unabridged, and includes all of the original illustrations which have been rejuvenated.

1. Fairview Boys Afloat and Ashore is the first book in the Fairview Boys Series. The three Fairview boys (they live in "Fairview") — Frank Haven, Sammy Brown, and Bob Bouncer — are enjoying summer. They get permission to take out the boat of one of the boys' older brothers, but a violent storm comes up, the boat is wrecked on the rocks of Pine Island, and the boys are stuck. That is when the action and adventure heats up.

2. Fairview Boys on Eagle Mountain is the second volume in the Fairview Boys series. All too soon, it is back to school. But first, Sammy, who is the dreamer of the group, finds what looks like a map and partial directions to Captain Kidd's treasure, on Eagle Mountain. Frank and Bob are always up for adventure, and in short order, the three of them are on their way. Now, if the search was simple and without adventure, the book would be only a page or two long. And what fun would that be? But, no! Rest assured that the boys manage to get into more one difficult situation after another before it is all over.

3. Fairview Boys and Their Rivals is the third book in the series. It is full of action, adventure, and danger. Barely a page goes by without one of the Boys or someone nearby getting into a life-threatening situation. Ben Bouncer and his friends find themselves back in school after an exciting summer. But, Jed Burr and his gang of young delinquents seem bound to cause them grief in the classroom, on the athletic fields, and in the community.

4. Fairview Boys at Camp Mystery tells of Sammy and his pals discovering an old hunting cabin that is inhabited by an even older hermit, who is not interested in having company. After several close calls, a lot of action, and even more adventure, the boys save the hermit's life and discover that there is more to him than meets the eye!

5. Fairview Boys at Lighthouse Cove related the story of the boys' summer-vacation adventures at the Lighthouse Cove, a resort on the seashore. While there, the boys take a small motorboat out on the ocean. Everything goes well until a storm comes up and blows them out to sea. Fortunately, they come upon a large, abandoned schooner. Unfortunately, they cannot find their way back to shore.

6. Fairview Boys on a Ranch is the sixth and final book in the series. In this adventure, Frank Haven's older brother, George, wrangles an invitation for the boys' to spend their summer vacation on the Western ranch where George works. Even before they leave, adventure strikes: one of the boys, Bob, almost drowns! Making it to the ranch, they learn how to ride, after which they come close to witnessing the hanging of an accused robber, get closer than they should have to a rattlesnake, find a mysterious cave, and get lost on the open range during a violent storm. A great way to end the series.

Frederick Gordon was one of many pseudonyms used by Edward Stratemeyer as part of his Stratemeyer Syndicate. Edward Stratemeyer wrote more than 1,300 books himself, selling over 500 million copies. In addition to 10 Dave Porter books, Stratemeyer wrote seven series with mostly a military nature. He also created Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, The Rover Boys, The Dana Boys, Bomba the Jungle Boy, and Tom Swift. He wrote under seven pen names and employed a number of ghost writers for whom he wrote plot outlines. The "Stratemeyer Syndicate" was a large organization and controlled a number of publishers.