When Rafters Ruled  

Table of contents

1.             The Short Family

2.             Story of Jerome

3.             Begins River Life

4.             The Big Raft

5.             Back to the River

6.             Becomes a Master

7.             The Season of 1870

8.             Gets Pilots License

9.              Clinton Men and Mills

10.                       A Profitable Contract

11.                       A Pleasant Voyage

12.                       A Hazardous Undertaking

13.                       His Record Trip

14.                       Running the Bridges

15.                       Leaves Lambs Employ

16.                       Starts New Job

17.                       A Twenty Hour Race

18.                       Short Becomes An Owner

19.                       A Successful Season

20.                       When Rafters Ruled

21.                       When Rafters Ruled

22.                      A Difficult Period

23.                       On the River Again

24.                      Another New Job

25.                      Ends Rafting Career

26.                       Enters Government Employ

27.                       Enters Excursion Field

28.         Enters Streckfus Employ

29.         Eventful Career Ends

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