The Boy Pilot of the Lakes; Or, Nat Morton's Perils

"The Boy Pilot of the Lakes; Or, Nat Morton's Perils" by Frank V. Webster is a story about a courageous boy named Nat Morton, who dreams of piloting boats on the Great Lakes. The book begins with Nat rescuing a rowboat, which allows him to pursue his passion for working on boats as he navigates the challenges that come with not having his father. He gets a job on the "Jessie Drew" steamer, where he deals with friendly people and mean people, like Mr. Bumstead, who doesn't want him there. The beginning of the story shows Nat's strong personality as he tries to make a better life for himself.