The River Motor Boat Boys on the Colorado; Or, The Clue in the Rocks

"The River Motor Boat Boys on the Colorado; Or, The Clue in the Rocks" by Harry Gordon, is an early 1900s adventure story about three clever boys named Clayton Emmett, Cornelius Witters, and Alexander Smithwick, who take a thrilling trip down the Colorado River in their boat, the "Rambler.” The buddies start their adventure by making pancakes on their boat, but their food disappears. This peculiar event makes them wonder if someone is on board. Soon after, Alex jumps into the river to catch the pancake thief and meets Don Durand, who has a lot of secrets, like stealing a lot of money. When Alex suddenly goes missing, their summer adventure takes a scary turn, leading to a race against time to find him, filled with suspense and unexpected turns. The story then becomes one about friendship, mystery, and the excitement of discovery.