02363cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500190015126400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032049000660035650000310042250800300045352012990048353400700178265300180185265300270187083000660189785600430196399900190200666494UtSlPG20260610134532.0mcr n260607r20211902utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWhite, Stewart Edward,d1873-194614aThe River Boss 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from the September 1902 issue of McClure's Magazine.  aRelease date is 2021-10-08  aRoger Frank and Sue Clark  a"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.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: The S. S. McClure Co., 1902  aShort stories  aLog driving -- Fiction 0aProduced from the September 1902 issue of McClure's Magazine.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66494  c107316d107316