All Adrift; Or, The Goldwing Club

A young shore-born boy who works to support his family struggles with a reputation for being wild while proving himself honest, skilled, and inventive in handling boats on Lake Champlain. After becoming involved in a hotel robbery accusation and a tense pursuit on the water, he confronts rival boys and troublesome passengers, improvises to escape danger, and weathers storms and personal setbacks. A retired shipmaster pioneers a practical program to teach the boys useful mechanical arts and moral duties, guiding their education through hands-on projects, seamanship, and social training that shape the group’s adventures and future prospects.