Tall, stoutly built, ruggedly handsome Clutch Cargo was a two-fisted Troubleshooter/Aviator/Author who traveled the world with his young ward –- Red-haired, freckle-faced Spinner –- Becoming involved in all manner of various situations of friends in distress. Spinner, and his dog –- A Dachshund named Paddlefoot –- Usually helped Clutch solve the various mysteries and troublesome situations which plagued Clutch's many acquaintances from the South-Seas islands, to the arctic tundra, to the jungles of South America, to the prairies the Great American Southwest –- Their experiences providing material for Clutch's best-selling Adventure Logbook.