The Six River Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence; Or, The Lost Channel

Four daring teens from Chicago have taken their trusty motor launch, the Rambler, on an ambitious trek up the mighty St. Lawrence River. Fresh from a string of daring voyages—down the Amazon, through the Grand Canyon and across the Mississippi—they now face a moon‑less August night, wind howling over fog‑laden waters, and the promise of new discoveries far from the city streets that raised them. Their tight‑knit club, bolstered by a sturdy bulldog and a quarter‑grown grizzly cub, gathers around a coal fire, swapping jokes while the river’s currents toss the boat like a toy.

When a sudden knock at the cabin door hints at an unexpected visitor, the boys’ excitement turns to cautious curiosity. The mystery lurking beyond the darkness sets the stage for a tale of bravery, teamwork, and the wild, untamed spirit of the great river, all before the first daylight reveals what lies ahead.