Midnight Sun
That 's the way , boys , to learn things . As for me , I found out long ago that the only way to learn about a country is not to look it up on a map , but to tramp across it in your moccasins . `` So now , '' he concluded , as they four stood at the river 's brink , looking out at the long line of the scows swinging in the rapid current of the Athabasca , `` that 's the first lesson . What do you think of our boat , the _ Midnight Sun _ ? '' `` She 's fine , sir ! '' said Rob , and the other boys , eagerly looking up into the face of their tall and self-reliant leader , showed plainly enough their enjoyment of the prospect and their confidence in their ability to meet what might be on ahead . `` Roll out !