Chapter I: Preface

In this story I have endeavored to take my young readers to one of our noblest rivers, and not only to make them share in the stirring experiences which are to be had on its waters, but also to make them feel something of the power of the wonderful history of those who first looked upon its scenes of beauty.

The events recorded have largely been taken from actual occurrences, the characters, I trust, will not be found untrue to life, and the historical references not inaccurate or uninteresting. Young people are able to feel the inspiration of nature's power when they are not able to define or express it, and perhaps the best form of teaching is that which enables them to look out with the inner vision rather than to observe these things from the outside.

Inspiring as is the majestic river, no less inspiring is the story of the men who first sailed over its waters. Their heroism, persistence, and consecration are qualities which are needed by all men, and in all places and times. We never outgrow these things, though the best parts of our lives may grow out of them.

A better understanding of our own land--its natural beauty, its history and heroes--is certainly not one of the least of the demands of the present time; and the author of this story has had the modest hope that its readers may gain a desire in its perusal to see and know more of those possessions which with pardonable pride they are able to claim as their own.

EVERETT T. TOMLINSON.
ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER PAGE
I. PREPARATIONS 1
II. THE JOURNEY 14
III. THE SAIL DOWN THE RIVER 27
IV. IN CAMP 41
V. BEN TRIES THE CANOE 53
VI. THE FIRST DAY'S SPORT 66
VII. IN GOOSE BAY 79
VIII. JOCK HAS HIS TURN 93
IX. ANCIENT HISTORY 105
X. TOM SURPRISES THE CAMP 118
XI. A NIGHT OF ANXIETY 131
XII. THE MISSING CAMPER 143
XIII. A MISHAP 155
XIV. ETHAN TELLS OF THE "JUMPERS" 169
XV. IN A FOREIGN LAND 183
XVI. AN ALARM IN THE CAMP 196
XVII. ON GUARD 209
XVIII. AN UNEXPECTED RACE 221
XIX. A MOONLIGHT SAIL 234
XX. THE START FOR THE RAPIDS 247
XXI. SHOOTING THE LONGUE SEAUT 260
XXII. THE RIVALS 274
XXIII. A PRIZE 286
XXIV. WHAT BECAME OF THE PRIZE 299
XXV. EARLY DISCOVERERS 312
XXVI. THE SQUALL 324
XXVII. THE SEARCH 336
XXVIII. HAMLICK 349
XXIX. AFTER THE TRAGEDY 362
XXX. BEN'S DISCOVERY 375
XXXI. THE RACES 388
XXXII. CONCLUSION 401

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.

"He stood up in the boat and gave all his attention
to the fish" _Frontispiece_
PAGE
"Suddenly the canoe went over" 62
"The fire roared and the flames leaped higher" 107
"'She looked at me a minute as if she didn't know what
to make of it'" 151
"Bob took a long stick and poked the motionless form" 213
"On and on moved the swift-flying skiff" 269
"'Did you ever catch a bigger one?'" 303
"Without a protest the young mother rose" 356

CAMPING ON THE ST. LAWRENCE.