The Young Alaskans on the Missouri by Emerson Hough
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"The Young Alaskans on the Missouri" by Emerson Hough is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. It is a continuation of Hough's "Young Alaskans" series and follows the journey of several young boys, guided by their Uncle Dick, as they explore the famous Lewis and Clark trail along the Missouri River. This narrative seeks to educate and inspire a sense of adventure while connecting the past to the
present. At the start of the story, Uncle Dick expresses a restless desire for adventure after the war, motivating him to lead the boys—Rob, Jesse, and John—on a journey along the Missouri River, reminiscent of the famed explorers Lewis and Clark. In lively conversations, the boys discuss their preparations and the historical significance of their expedition while Uncle Dick shares tales of the trail, reinforcing themes of exploration and the importance of understanding American history. The boys are enthusiastic about their adventure, setting the tone for an exciting and educational journey as they embark on their quest up the river, infused with historical context and the spirit of discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Young Alaskans on the Missouri |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | United States -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Missouri River -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26367 |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 11179 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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