The three boys find their missing companion in Albany when they arrive. John caught a ride on the Varmint and then they speak about how the boats compare and talk about the different canals they can explore.
The boys discover a detective who tells them the history of the bond and the canal-men that he was tracking. With the mystery solved the boys and Sam await the race.
The boys land at Cape Vincent and Fred finds a bond under one of the cushions in the boat. The rude man makes his appearance again, however Fred cuts the visit short. He claims the document is his and threatens the boys.
A princess dreams of her husband-to-be and his death.
The Toyman makes the three children whistles from a weeping willow and they serve as a bird call for Orioles.
Your riches taught me poverty.
As they travel, it begins to rain and they decide to take shelter for the night as they pass through the Erie Canal. However, the hotel is questionable, as are the folk that inhabit it, so the boys are hesitant. They have no choice because of the rain and reluctantly take the rooms offered to them.
More about life on Lloyd's Plantation.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. For Commencement all the children have to memorize pieces of poetry. Jehosophat works very hard to try to memorize his, but his nerves get the best of him due to the teasing of his friends and he suddenly forgets it.
After stopping in the Capa Blanca Islands to procure provisions, Doctor Dolittle and his crew find an unusual place to rest.
Fred is awakened by someone entering the room, but he doesn’t stay. When the boys attempt to depart in the morning, the rude men from the bar are on board and ready to depart. They stay on board as the boys leave the dock.
The Florida Landscape changes as sunrise moves to sunset.
Jerry sits on the Big Rock and notices that his house is no longer underwater and that his whole world has turned upside down.
A poem regarding a dying French baron who, at the end of his life, frees his slaves in order to redeem his soul.
The boys and Sam send the boat off to be repaired and the mechanics find nothing seriously injured. The Go Ahead Boys decide they need to keep watch on it all night and divide shifts. George sees an intruder on his shift and they all prepare themselves for the worst.
The Author explains the incidents that lead to the writing of his autobiography.
Mr. Peck passes away.
Sailing off the Barbary Coast, the doctor and his crew encounter a hostile ship.
An introduction to the original text, written by Walter H. Page.
Brownie makes his home from sticks and mud. While other animals laugh at him for working so hard and so tirelessly, Brownie keeps going until his house is just right.