Cody, Hiram Alfred: If Any Man Sin. v1. If Any Man Sin
 

Hiram Alfred Cody (1872–1948). Episcopal Priest. Born in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia. Author of 23 novels.

Excerpt

The Northern Packet, the little flat-bottom, stern-wheel steamer, had made a notable trip up the Heena River. She was the first that had ever ploughed the waters of this crooked stream. Every foot of the way she had to contend with the swift current, and there was constant danger from sandbars, which, like long fingers, were thrust out below the surface. No pilot had hitherto navigated that river, and great care had to be exercised.