The Rime of the Raftmen
The Rime of the Raftmen is a historical novel set in the early 1800s on the Ohio River. It follows the story of two brothers, John and William, who are raftsmen on the river. They are forced to make a difficult decision when their father dies and they are left to fend for themselves. They must choose between staying on the river and risking their lives, or leaving the river and starting a new life. The brothers face many dangers on the river, including storms, floods, and hostile Native Americans. They also encounter a variety of characters, from a mysterious riverboat captain to a young woman who is searching for her lost love. As they travel down the river, they learn about the history of the area and the people who live there. The Rime of the Raftmen is a story of adventure, courage, and determination. It is a tale of two brothers who must make a difficult decision and face the consequences of their choices. It is a story of the Ohio River and the people who lived and worked on it.
By Irving Sidney Dix · First published 1910 · Genre: Romantic Poetry, Adventure, Fantasy · 805 words
First lines
I The Delaware above the Rift Each bank is fast o'erflowing, And sweeping onward dark and swift, Wild and still wilder growing It hurls a heavy raft along Upon its rocking way, While the Captain's call the hills prolong At dawning of the day: Pull, lads, pull! -- to Jersey side, The Rift is near! Pull, lads, pull! -- for the high floods hide The ragged rocks like an ocean tide, And the river's rush I hear.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Irving Sidney Dix
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romantic Poetry, Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction
- Length: 805 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romantic Poetry — The title of the book suggests that it is a poem, and the author, Irving Sidney Dix, is known for writing romantic poetry.
- Adventure — The title of the book suggests that it is about a journey, which is a common theme in adventure stories.
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests that it may contain elements of fantasy, such as mythical creatures or magical powers.
- Historical Fiction — The author, Irving Sidney Dix, is known for writing historical fiction, so it is likely that this book contains elements of this genre.
Tags
American poetry · along · behind · br · call · captain · delaware · dizzy · eddy · fast · hear · hills