Adventures on the scud
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| Creator | Nelson, Arthur W., 1880-1958 |
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| Title | Adventures on the scud |
| Dates | 1890-1899 |
| Abstract | A real-life story written by Arthur Nelson that describes his and his brother's struggle to maintain their boat against melting ice as they cross a river with a load of cargo. After the boat is hit by timbers, the boys are left with no other choice but to repair their boat with some helpful donations from the townspeople. |
| Notes | The item is undated but the finding aid indicates the entire collection was likely created during the 1890s. |
| Physical Description | 1 item (4 pages : illustrations) ; 8 cm |
| Languages | English |
| Place of Creation | Goshen (N.H.) |
| Genre | Booklets |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Subject | Nelson, Arthur W., 1880-1958 – Childhood and youth |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers – Juvenile literature |
| Subject | River boats – Juvenile literature |
| Part of | Nelson Family Juvenilia Collection of Pamela Russell and Murray McClellan |
| Finding Aid | View the finding aid for this item's collection |
| Repository | Amherst College Archives & Special Collections |
| Shelf Location | Box 1 Folder 2 |
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