Transcriber's Notes:

The locations named are in western New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania.
Lamington, NJ (pg. 20) is near exit 26 on Interstate 78, east of the
Delaware River. Lumberville, PA (pg. 24) is on the West side of the
Delaware River on Highway 32, about half-way between Bethlehem and
Philadelphia, 25 miles southwest of Lamington. The Pennsylvania Canal runs
along the west bank of the Delaware river. The Delaware and Raritan Canal
is on the east bank. Raven Rock (pg. 24) is across the river from
Lumberville, about a half mile northeast.

There are several large islands that may have inspired the story. About 5
miles north (upriver) of Lumberville is Walls Island and Prahls Island
where the river is aligned north/south, as shown on the map on page 16.
About two miles east (downriver) is Eagle Island and Hendrick Island.

The use of white lead indicates the lack of understanding of its poisonous
nature.



This is a glossary of terms that are unfamiliar (to me).

Balustrade A rail and the balusters (posts) that support it.

Belay To secure a rope by winding it on a cleat or pin.

Brad Slender wire nail having a small barrel shaped head.

Bulkhead An upright partition dividing a ship into compartments