Teddy Roosevelt pursues the boat thieves

In this web content, the author recounts Theodore Roosevelt’s pursuit of thieves who stole his boat on the Little Missouri River. Roosevelt, along with his companions Sewall and Dow, navigated the treacherous river in search of the thieves. They battled against the elements and endured freezing temperatures on their three-day journey. Finally, they stumbled upon the camp of the thieves and captured them by surprise. Roosevelt kept watch over the captives while Sewall and Dow prepared for their return. However, they encountered an ice jam in the river and had to wait for the ice to thaw before continuing their pursuit.

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