Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades

"Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades" by Kirk Munroe is a late 19th-century tale of a young man's journey from poverty to adventure. A boy named Sumner Rankin, yearns to escape his life in Key West. When a wealthy family arrives on a canoeing expedition, Sumner's initial reluctance gives way to an irresistible opportunity and he joins them as they navigate through storms and other trials. His character is tested as they maneuver the beautiful, yet dangerous, Florida Reef and Everglades, exploring themes of friendship and discovering himself along the way on this life-changing escapade.