Four Months in a Sneak-Box

002 - Chapter II SOURCES OF THE OHIO RIVER


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Embark on an adventurous journey with the author as he explores the great southern sea in Four Months in a Sneak-Box. Inspired by the warm reception of his first travelogue, this companion volume recounts his second thrilling cruise to the Gulf of Mexico, navigating a unique route from the one taken in Voyage of the Paper Canoe. This time, he sets sail in the BARNEGAT SNEAK-BOX, a remarkably compact and cozy vessel measuring just twelve feet. Despite its size, this sturdy little boat becomes a comfortable home as he rows over 2,600 miles along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and down the Gulf coast, ultimately reaching the wild mouth of the Suwanee River, the endpoint of his earlier voyage. Note The narrative contains elements that reflect historical racial issues and stereotypes, as it was recorded as originally written in accordance with LibriVoxs policy.
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Four Months in a Sneak-BoxBy Nathaniel H. Bishop