Project Gutenberg 2021-10-08 Public domain in the USA. 62 White, Stewart Edward 1873 1946 The River Boss $aUnited States :$bThe S. S. McClure Co.,$c1902. Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. Roger Frank and Sue Clark "The River Boss" by Stewart Edward White is a short story written in the early 20th century. This narrative delves into the demanding and often perilous world of river log driving, emphasizing the challenges faced by those responsible for moving logs downstream to meet contractual obligations. The story's focus is centered on Jimmy, a river boss who embodies resilience and ingenuity in the face of adversity. In the tale, Jimmy is tasked with the urgent job of driving 5,000,000 feet of logs downriver within a strict deadline. Despite his small stature and calm demeanor, he possesses remarkable skills and determination. As he orchestrates his crew through the various challenges of log jams, icy waters, and demanding deadlines, Jimmy's clever strategies, including raising the water level of a dam unlawfully, showcase his resourcefulness. When obstacles arise and the threat of missing the deadline looms, Jimmy takes matters into his own hands, leading to a dramatic—and illegal—resolution. Ultimately, Jimmy's actions draw the ire of authorities, leading to his arrest, but he remains undeterred, focused on fulfilling his duty to deliver the logs on time, highlighting the blend of audacity and necessity that defines his character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20210829010618white 1902 US en Short stories Log driving -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 43411 43442 2024-11-27T09:41:47.764755 2023-09-28T09:39:04.732402 text/html text/html 43357 2021-10-08T13:33:20 text/html 393790 2024-11-27T09:41:49.871776 application/epub+zip 392708 2024-11-27T09:41:48.399780 application/epub+zip 97407 2024-11-27T09:41:48.001766 application/epub+zip 406731 2024-11-27T09:41:51.070743 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 400237 2024-11-27T09:41:49.528795 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 124593 2022-09-29T21:16:50.336089 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 37748 37733 2024-11-27T09:41:47.671765 2023-09-28T09:39:04.630407 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 36693 2021-10-08T14:20:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17580 2024-11-27T09:41:51.195750 application/rdf+xml 26602 2024-11-27T09:41:48.126755 image/jpeg 3782 2024-11-27T09:41:48.063758 image/jpeg 436563 2024-11-27T09:41:47.776792 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia