Tom Robbins, illustrated by Sarah Coate

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A Rock By Any Other Name

Shoals! They’re everywhere on the St. Lawrence. So numerous that it’s unknown how many there actually are.

Tom Robbins, illustrated by Sarah Coate

A River Rescue

Storms on the St. Lawrence can be beautiful to behold . . . and they also can be life-threatening.

Tom Robbins, illustrated by Sarah Coate

A River Christmas Story

“How about I try to catch us a nice fish for dinner, Sparkle?” The old tabby cat stretched out on her shelf just above the warmly glowing potbellied stove perked her head up at her owner’s voice. “A fresh bass would make for a fine Christmas Eve.”

Tom Robbins, illustrated by Sarah Coate

Part II: Grandmothers—And Great Aunts—of the Thousand Islands: Caroline Post Wright

Our grandmother, Caroline Wright, was known for many things, but on the St. Lawrence River she could always be identified by her signature white sailor’s cap,

Tom Robbins, illustrated by Sarah Coate

The Blonde Bombshell and The Iceboat

Sallie was the very definition of a blonde bombshell. Tall, shapely, blessed with thick waves of long blonde hair, and striking blue eyes that mirrored the color of the River on a perfect summer’s day.

Tom Robbins, illustrated by Sarah Coate

The Little Red Punt

They are the old-fashioned, small, now often overlooked, boats that generations of River people have relied on for transportation—or just for fun.

Tom Robbins, illustrated by Sarah Coate