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Length8h 23m
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The call of adventure lures three intrepid youths onto the winding, turbulent currents of the mighty Missouri River. Retracing the historic route of early explorers, they face treacherous rapids, unpredictable weather, and the ever-present dangers of the untamed wilderness. Along the way, they learn invaluable lessons in navigation, bushcraft, and the rich history of the land they traverse. Every bend in the river tests their resilience and deepens their respect for the natural world. This thrilling river journey is a vivid exploration of frontier skills and enduring camaraderie.
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GenreAction and Adventure
Length8 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 8, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I
2FOLLOWING LEWIS AND CLARK
3CHAPTER II: READY FOR THE RIVER
4CHAPTER III: “ADVENTURER, OF AMERICA”
5CHAPTER IV: THE EARLY ADVENTURERS
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6CHAPTER V: OFF UP THE RIVER
7CHAPTER VI: THE LOG OF THE “ADVENTURER”
8CHAPTER VII: THE GATE OF THE WEST
9CHAPTER VIII: HO! FOR THE PLATTE!
10CHAPTER IX: SHIPWRECK
11CHAPTER X: AT THE PLATTE
12CHAPTER XI: AMONG THE SIOUX
13CHAPTER XII: THE LOST HUNTER
14CHAPTER XIII: GETTING NORTH
15CHAPTER XIV: IN DAYS OF OLD
16CHAPTER XV: AMONG THE MANDANS
17CHAPTER XVI: OLD DAYS ON THE RIVER
18CHAPTER XVII: AT THE YELLOWSTONE
19CHAPTER XVIII: WHERE THE ROAD FORKED
20CHAPTER XIX: AT THE GREAT FALLS
21CHAPTER XX: READY FOR THE RIVER HEAD
22CHAPTER XXI: THE PACK TRAIN
23CHAPTER XXII: AT THE THREE FORKS
24CHAPTER XXIII: SUNSET ON THE OLD RANGE
25CHAPTER XXIV: NEARING THE SOURCE
26CHAPTER XXV: BEAVERHEAD CAMP
27CHAPTER XXVI: THE JUMP-OFF CAMP
28CHAPTER XXVII: THE UTMOST SOURCE
29CHAPTER XXVIII: SPORT WITH ROD AND REEL
30CHAPTER XXIX: THE HEAD OF THE GREAT RIVER
31CHAPTER XXX: SPORTING PLANS
32CHAPTER XXXI: AMONG THE GRAYLING
33CHAPTER XXXII: AT BILLY’S RANCH
34CHAPTER XXXIII
35HOMEWARD BOUND
36THE END
37IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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