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STRANGE STORIES OF THE OF THE GREAT RIVER
ILLUSTRATIONS
FOREWORD
I A PAPER FLEET
II WHITE CALUMET
III SIX SIOUX
IV HUNTERS ALL
V MANY MOUTHS
VI ON THE ROCK
VII JOLLY ROGER
A mighty river winds through an untamed continent, its waters whispered about in legends of monsters, hidden caverns and daring French expeditions. Into this world steps a young boy with a quick smile, a crooked tooth that lets him whistle in endless variations, and a restless desire to discover what lies beyond the familiar banks. He listens to the songs of gulls, crows and ducks, feeling the river’s pulse as if it were a living guide urging him onward.
When the boy joins a band of explorers navigating the river’s fierce rapids, he finds himself caught between history and myth. Together they face sudden whirlpools, strange shadows beneath the surface and the ever‑present sense of being watched. Through song, courage and a touch of mischief, the boy learns that the river’s greatest secret may be the stories it carries, inviting listeners to share his first exhilarating steps into a world where adventure and wonder flow side by side.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (237K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Beth Baran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Release date
Feb 17, 2015
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1865–1948
A writer of lively historical adventures, she brought early American landscapes and frontier legends to life for young readers. Her best-known books follow boys on journeys through the Great Valley and the Mississippi River world, mixing storytelling with a strong sense of place.
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