Down The O-Hi-O (1891)

By Charles Humphrey Roberts

Book Overview

Down The O-Hi-O is a novel written by Charles Humphrey Roberts in 1891. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the journey of a young man named Tom Tracy, who embarks on a steamboat trip down the Ohio River. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including gamblers, river pirates, and a beautiful young woman named Nellie. Tom is drawn to Nellie and the two become romantically involved, but their relationship is complicated by the presence of Nellie's jealous and dangerous ex-boyfriend, Jim Turner. As Tom and Nellie continue their journey down the river, they face a series of challenges and dangers, including a devastating flood that threatens to destroy everything in its path. Through it all, Tom and Nellie must rely on their courage and resourcefulness to survive and find their way to a better future. Down The O-Hi-O is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the American frontier and the challenges faced by those who dared to explore it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166995364
• ISBN13: 9781166995362
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"