The River Motor Boat Boys on the Ohio; Or, The Three Blue Lights

Four teenage boys find themselves stuck in an eddy on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River, their motor sputtering from a missing spark plug. While the boat drifts, they trade jokes, plan a night hunt for coons, and debate whether to barter with a passing launch for parts. Adding to the chaos are Captain Joe, a gruff bulldog bought in Brazil, and Teddy, a quarter‑grown grizzly the boys rescued and now treat like a mischievous companion.

Their journey began at Pittsburgh, aiming for the Mississippi, and the opening chapter teases a river adventure packed with good‑natured ribbing, makeshift engineering, and the unpredictable camaraderie of a dog, a bear, and four friends. As they plot a dash for supplies and a hunt for dinner, listeners can expect a blend of humor, rugged outdoorsmanship, and the kind of youthful recklessness that makes every bend in the river feel like a new possibility.