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100 1 _aWhite, Stewart Edward,
_d1873-1946
245 1 4 _aThe River Boss
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aProduced from the September 1902 issue of McClure's Magazine.
500 _aRelease date is 2021-10-08
508 _aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520 _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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The S. S. McClure Co., 1902
653 _aShort stories
653 _aLog driving -- Fiction
830 0 _aProduced from the September 1902 issue of McClure's Magazine.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66494
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