The Rival Campers Ashore; or, The Mystery of the Mill

"The Rival Campers Ashore; or, The Mystery of the Mill" by Ruel Perley Smith is an adventurous story where two young boys, Henry and Jack, set out on a thrilling canoe trip full of unexpected turns. Starting at a train station, their exciting exploration takes a turn when they get lost in winding streams, facing rainstorms and comical mishaps; after battling wrong turns, they seek refuge at a mill, only to be chased away from an inn by the grumpy Colonel Witham, setting the scene for further adventures and mysteries as they face challenges and new relationships.