The Jo-Boat Boys is a classic adventure novel written by John Franklin Cowan and first published in 1891. The book tells the story of three young boys, Jack, Joe, and Bill, who live in a small town on the Mississippi River. They are fascinated by the river and dream of one day becoming riverboat pilots.One day, they come across a mysterious boat called the Jo-Boat, which is said to be cursed. Despite the warnings of the locals, the boys decide to investigate the boat and soon find themselves caught up in a dangerous adventure. They discover that the boat is being used by a gang of smugglers to transport illegal goods up and down the river.The boys must use all their skills and ingenuity to outwit the smugglers and bring them to justice. Along the way, they face many challenges and dangers, including treacherous rapids, dangerous animals, and hostile locals. But with their courage and determination, they eventually succeed in their mission and become heroes in their town.The Jo-Boat Boys is a thrilling and exciting adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless classic that captures the spirit of the Mississippi River and the daring spirit of young boys who dream of adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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