In the history of our country there is no more thrilling story than that of the work done on the Mississippi river by a handful of frontiersmen. Mr. Otis takes the reader on that famous expedition from the arrival of Major Clarke's force at Corn Island, until Kaskaskia was captured. He relates that part of Simon Kenton's life history which is not usually touched upon either by the historian or the story teller. This is one of the most entertaining books for young people which was originally published in 1900, CONTENTS. I. Simon Kenton II. Besieged III. The Venture IV. Paul Sampson V. Down the Ohio VI. Astray VII. The Captive Scout VIII. At the Rendezvous IX. Kaskaskia X. Cahokia XI. Homeward Bound XII. A Novel Battle