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Saint Lawrence River -- Juvenile fiction Books
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John Henry Goldfrap
The Border Boys Along the St. Lawrence
"The Border Boys Along the St. Lawrence" by Fremont B. Deering is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of boys known as the Border Boys, led by Ralph Stetson, as they embark on an exciting journey along the St. Lawrence River. Their adventure is filled with moments of suspense and danger, particularly as they navigate treacherous rapids and encounter mysterious occurrences, including a ghostly craft on the river. The opening of the book introduces Ralph and his companions as they skillfully handle the motor boat, the "River Swallow", while approaching the wild waters known as the Gallops. Amidst the excitement of navigating the rapids, Ralph's unease about one of the boat's crew members, Malvin, begins to surface, hinting at future conflicts. Just as the boys feel confident steering through the challenging waters, an alarming moment occurs when Ralph's urge to evade a dangerous rock turns into a thrilling challenge. The tension escalates with the sudden appearance of the mysterious ghost craft, which raises questions about the intentions of its crew, setting the stage for a series of puzzling events and adventures to come.
Louis Arundel
Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence Or, Solving the Mystery of the Thousand Islands
"Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence" by Louis Arundel is a fictional adventure tale written in the early 20th century. Centered around a group of young boys who are part of a motor boat club, the story follows their summer excursions on the St. Lawrence River as they navigate friendships, rivalries, and unexpected challenges, including encounters with rivals eager to ruin their plans. The opening of the narrative introduces us to the core group of friends—Jack, Buster, Jimmie, Herb, and George—who have just come from an exciting baseball game. As they discuss their recent victory, conversations shift to their upcoming summer excursion and the potential threats from their rivals, particularly Clarence Macklin, who has been snooping around for their plans. After a suspenseful exchange regarding the whereabouts of their motor boats, news arrives that they might have been discovered, setting the stage for a summer filled with adventure and rivalry. This initial chapter effectively establishes the camaraderie among the boys and hints at upcoming conflicts as they prepare for their journey.
Harry Gordon
The Six River Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence; Or, The Lost Channel
"The Six River Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence; Or, The Lost Channel" by Harry Gordon is a juvenile adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of four boys—Clayton Emmett, Alex Smithwick, Julian Shafer, and Cornelius Witters—who embark on an exciting journey aboard their motorboat, the "Rambler", to explore the St. Lawrence River and uncover a mysterious lost channel. As they encounter challenges, including a mysterious visitor and potential threats, the boys must navigate their adventure with bravery and cleverness. At the start of the book, the boys are anchored on the St. Lawrence River, preparing for their journey when a mysterious man arrives in a canoe to deliver a sealed package. The package contains a crude map and cryptic instructions that hint at treasure tied to a lost charter. As they speculate on its meaning, strange events unfold, including a series of warnings not to interfere with a situation that doesn’t concern them. This encounter sets the stage for the boys' quest filled with adventure, danger, and the thrill of uncovering secrets along the river.
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