Up the River; or, Yachting on the Mississippi

Alick and his cousin Owen charter the yacht Sylvania and sail from Florida into the Gulf and up the Mississippi, facing fog, storms, reefs, and the river's treacherous currents. Encounters with a mysterious rival vessel, the Islander, and the crafty Nick Boomsby lead to chases, searches, and a quest for lost treasure. Episodes include a wreck on French Reef, a crevasse on the Mississippi, desperate efforts to save ship and people, and moments ashore assisting a planter's family and receiving a distinguished passenger. The episodic voyage emphasizes seamanship, resourcefulness, and the protagonist's steady moral and practical growth before returning home.