The Young Alaskans on the Missouri

Three boys restless for something beyond their ordinary lives get their wish when their uncle Dick, a man haunted by wartime restlessness, proposes a journey retracing the legendary Lewis and Clark expedition along the Missouri River. Rob, Jesse, and John pack their supplies, study their maps, and set off with their uncle as guide, their conversations sparking with excitement about the trail ahead and the history they walk in the footsteps of. As they navigate the river and the past, Uncle Dick shares stories of the famous explorers and the territories they crossed, weaving history into their adventure. This is a book that understands the hunger of young hearts for wide horizons and the education that comes from moving through the world rather than reading about it. Perfect for readers who loved King of the Wind or the Little House books, or anyone who dreams of rivers and untrodden paths.