The Hough, Emerson 1857-1923 creator text utu 2008 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Young Alaskans on the Missouri" by Emerson Hough is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. It is a continuation of Hough's "Young Alaskans" series and follows the journey of several young boys, guided by their Uncle Dick, as they explore the famous Lewis and Clark trail along the Missouri River. This narrative seeks to educate and inspire a sense of adventure while connecting the past to the present. At the start of the story, Uncle Dick expresses a restless desire for adventure after the war, motivating him to lead the boys—Rob, Jesse, and John—on a journey along the Missouri River, reminiscent of the famed explorers Lewis and Clark. In lively conversations, the boys discuss their preparations and the historical significance of their expedition while Uncle Dick shares tales of the trail, reinforcing themes of exploration and the importance of understanding American history. The boys are enthusiastic about their adventure, setting the tone for an exciting and educational journey as they embark on their quest up the river, infused with historical context and the spirit of discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2008-08-20 Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified United States -- Juvenile fiction Missouri River -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26367 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26367 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133614.0 26367