They Turned Away From the Great Falls of
The Ancient River with a Feeling of
Sadness
[Frontispiece]
They Saw Him Scramble Up the Bank, Lie
for an Instant Half Exhausted, and
Then Come Running Down the Shore to
Them
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Before Anyone Could Help Him He Was
Flung Full Length, and Lay Motionless
[216]
Jesse Suddenly Stooped, Then Rose with an
Exclamation
[264]

THE YOUNG ALASKANS
ON THE MISSOURI

CHAPTER I

FOLLOWING LEWIS AND CLARK

Well, sister,” said Uncle Dick, addressing that lady as she sat busy with her needlework at the window of a comfortable hotel in the city of St. Louis, “I’m getting restless, now that the war is over. Time to be starting out. Looks like I’d have to borrow those boys again and hit the trail. Time to be on our way!”

“Richard!” The lady tapped her foot impatiently, a little frown gathering on her forehead.

“Well, then?”