
Two college‑bound brothers are racing home for the Christmas holidays when a sudden blizzard forces their car to grind to a halt on a remote, snow‑covered road. With only a driver named Mike and a trusty shovel for company, they must battle deep drifts, bitter cold, and their own impatience. The opening scene captures their spirited banter and quick‑thinking as they try to coax the vehicle forward, setting a tone of rugged adventure and brotherly camaraderie.
Stranded for the night, the boys decide to make the best of their predicament, keeping the engine alive for warmth and sharing jokes to stave off fatigue. Their resourcefulness hints at the larger challenges awaiting them deeper in the Maine woods, where lumberjacks and untamed nature will test their resolve. Listeners will be drawn into a tale of youthful determination, humor, and the timeless struggle against the elements.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (301K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2018-12-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1873
Best known for brisk adventure stories for young readers, this early-20th-century American writer mixed outdoor action with science, invention, and travel. His books often follow capable boys from Maine into forests, rivers, and far-flung expeditions.
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