The Golden Boys Along the River Allagash (1923) is an adventure novel
by L.P. Wyman and one of seven books in his vastly underrated--and
relatively unknown--Golden Boys series.
Each novel follows the adventures of Bob and Jack Golden, brothers from
Maine with curious minds and adventurous hearts. Together, often
alongside their trusted friend Rex Dale, the Golden Boys use their
problem-solving skills and wilderness experience to overcome danger,
discover strange places, and grow into fine young men.
In The Golden Boys Along the River Allagash, Bob and Jack Golden, with
their friend Rex Dale, journey from the comfort of their home in Maine
to discover the lost lake known only as Umsaskis. Along the way, they
recruit their old friend and mentor Kernertok, a Native American
trapper, who joins their expedition along with his trusted dog Sicum.
Voyaging in a canoe and on foot, the adventurous group makes its way
north to find the lake. On their way, they are forced to stage several
daring rescues, as well as to survive a terrifying encounter with a
vicious wildcat. As they near their destination, and as the Golden Boys
and their two friends find they are not all alone in the deep, dark
woods, they need both knowledge and luck not just to find Umsaskis, but
to survive.
L.P. Wyman's The Golden Boys Along the River Allagash is a timeless
tale that is both easy to read and difficult to put down. Published
several years before the debut of The Hardy Boys series, which would
dominate young adult fiction for decades to come, The Golden Boys
series is long overdue for the attention and appreciation it deserves.
Although originally published for an audience of teenage boys, Wyman's
series is perfect for children of all ages and genders, as well as for
adults looking to return to the simple, exciting fiction of their youth.
With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of L.P. Wyman's The Golden Boys Along the River Allagash
is a newly unearthed classic of young adult literature reimagined for
modern readers.
