whirlabouts

Updated: May 7, 2025

There was a rude bridge over it made of two logs, placed side by side, and short boards nailed across them for a foot-way. It was only wide enough for persons to walk across. The cattle and teams always went across through the water, at a shallow place, just below the bridge. Rollo lay down upon the bridge, and looked into the water. There were some skippers and some whirlabouts upon the water.

Jacob Abbott - Rollo's Museum