Down the River by Oliver Optic
Down the River follows a young man's transformative journey as he grapples with his past mistakes while seeking redemption and a brighter future for himself and his sister, Flora. As he faces challenges and embraces the values of loyalty and friendship, he remains determined to clear his name and protect those he loves.
By Oliver Optic · First published 1867 · Genre: Adventure, Young Adult, Fiction · 26 chapters
Contents
- Two of the Tyrants
- Flora Bradford
- On the Defensive
- Who is Master
- A Battle at Long Range
- Squire Fishley
- After Midnight
- Miss Larrabee's Letter
- The Hungry Runaway
- What Sim Gwynn Wanted to See me for
- Building the Raft
- Squire Fishley Makes it Right
- Near Unto Death
- Who Robbed the Mail
- The Departure
- Down the River
- Night on the River
- At the Mouth of the Ohio
- After the Explosion
- Emily Goodridge
- Flora and her Patient
- The End of the Voyage
- Clarence Bradford
- Up the River
- Two Hours in Jail
- Conclusion
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