Beaufort Chums

"Beaufort Chums" by Edwin L. Sabin is a youthful adventure tale that chronicles the lives of Ned and Hal as they experience the wonders and trials of growing up alongside the Mississippi River. Friendship, the allure of the unknown, and the excitement of the natural world are core themes, and the reader first meets Ned and Hal as they eagerly await the arrival of the rising Mississippi River waters, which propose both adventures and dangers. Their exploration leads them to save a stranded dog from a flooded barn on Eagle Island, naming him Bob, which shows their quick-thinking skills and hints at future, possibly difficult, journeys.