Jack Stormways was an active lad of about seventeen. His figure was as straight as that of an Indian, and his face one in which a steady purpose seemed to abide. Usually of a sunny, cheerful disposition, he knew how to arouse all dormant faculties in the members of a baseball or football team of which he might chance to be captain.Nearly everybody liked Jack Stormways; and even such enemies as he naturally made during his career in school admitted that they admired his clean methods of doing things.His companion, Jimmie Brannagan, was a short-bodied Irish lad, with red hair and a freckled face; but possessing a sturdy frame, as well as a ready wit. Ever since Jimmy's mother died he's lived at Jack's house, and had a chance to attend school. Together they will go on a journey down the Mississippi where they will encounter bank robbers, Castaways, and much more.

Louis Arundel's "Motor Boat Boys Mississippi Cruise" takes readers on an exhilarating journey with the Motor Boat Boys as they embark on a cruise along the mighty Mississippi River. The narrative follows the boys as they navigate the river's currents, encounter adventures, and uncover the secrets of their voyage. Set against the majestic backdrop of the Mississippi River, the story unfolds with themes of exploration, friendship, and the excitement of discovery. Through the boys' interactions with the river's landscapes, the people they meet, and the challenges they face, readers are immersed in a captivating tale of adventure. The novella delves into themes of curiosity, teamwork, and the thrill of exploring new territories. As the Motor Boat Boys encounter unexpected twists and use their skills to overcome obstacles, they embody the qualities of determination and camaraderie that are essential to their journey. "Motor Boat Boys Mississippi Cruise" captures the spirit of adventure and the allure of river exploration. Louis Arundel's storytelling invites readers to join the Motor Boat Boys on their cruise along the Mississippi, sharing in their triumphs, challenges, and the unforgettable moments that define their expedition.

The Motor Boat Boys, by Louis Arundel, is a series of adventure books for boys, published by M. A. Donohue and Co., Chicago, Illinois, from 1912 through 1915. The series featured six teen-aged boys of the Motor Boat Club, and their adventures on various waterways. Titles in the series are: Motor Boat Boys' Mississippi Cruise; or The Dash for Dixie (1912), Motor Boat Boys on the Great Lakes; or Exploring the Mystic Isle of Mackinac (1912), Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence River; or Adventures Among the Thousand Islands (1912), Motor Boat Boys Among the Florida Keys; or The Struggle for the Leadership (1913). Motor Boat Boys Down the Coast; or Through Storm and Stress to Florida (1913), Motor Boat Boys' River Chase; or Six Chums Afloat and Ashore (1914) and Motor Boat Boys Down the Danube; or Four Chums Abroad (1915).

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"Aw, quit your kidding, now, George. You know I said I'd stick by you to the bitter end; and nobody ever knew Nick Longfellow to back water, did they?" "I guess you're right about that, Pudding. Your word is your strongest hold—next to eating. I depend on you to be my boat-mate on that long cruise, if so be we make a go of the race." "Huh! even if Herb Dickson and Josh Purdue can't get a chance to enter this old tub of theirs which they call the Comfort, what's to hinder us from starting when Jack heads his dandy Tramp south; tell me that?" "Nothing, Nick; only three boats would be better than two, and add to the fun of the race for the silver cup;" and the speaker, George Rollins, bent affectionately over the smart, bright engine of a new and exceedingly narrow motor boat undoubtedly built for speed alone, and carrying the significant name of Wireless. "I'm told by Jack that the cup his father is having made is a jim dandy one, and has the word 'Dixie' engraved on it," the fat boy remarked. "He says it will be here by tomorrow. Perhaps when the other fellows show it to their folks, they'll get the word they're waiting for."